How far is Bristol, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Bristol and Virginia Beach is 344.33 miles (554.14 km).

Flight distance from Bristol, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is 344.33 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 48 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 44 minutes to travel from Bristol to Virginia Beach with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Bristol, Virginia to Virginia Beach, Virginia is: 404.59 miles (651.13 km) by car.

Driving from Bristol to Virginia Beach will take approximately 06 hours 58 minutes.

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#1 Bristol

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population 17329
GPS Coordinates 36°35'47"N 82°11'18"W
Latitude 36.5964900
Longitude -82.1884700
Altitude 512
Country United States
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#2 Virginia Beach

The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. The city is home to the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Norfolk Naval Base. Virginia Beach is also home to a number of popular attractions, such as the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and the Colonial National Historical Park.

Population 451231
GPS Coordinates 36°51'11"N 75°58'41"W
Latitude 36.8529300
Longitude -75.9779900
Altitude 3
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Bristol and Virginia Beach

The distance between Bristol and Virginia Beach is 651 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 07 hours 14 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Bristol and Virginia Beach. The current time is 03:43:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 13 hours 28 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 10 hours 06 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 08 hours 05 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 06 hours 44 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 05 hours 46 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 05 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 05 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 54.04 liters (14.28 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Bristol and Virginia Beach.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Bristol to Virginia Beach is $47.4 (diesel $61.28).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $47.4 $53.72 $58.76 $61.28

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Bristol and Virginia Beach (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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