How far is Amherst, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Amherst and Virginia Beach is 176.5 miles (284.05 km).
Flight distance from Amherst, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is 176.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Amherst to Virginia Beach with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Amherst, Virginia to Virginia Beach, Virginia is: 226.04 miles (363.78 km) by car.
Driving from Amherst to Virginia Beach will take approximately 03 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Amherst
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 2182 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°35'7"N 79°3'5"W |
| Latitude | 37.5851400 |
| Longitude | -79.0514100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Virginia Beach: 25th Street (-75.978051,36.853145)
Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Virginia Beach
The distance between Amherst and Virginia Beach is 364 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 02 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 Amherst and Virginia Beach. The current time is 10:05:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 31 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 39 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 31 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 30.19 liters (7.98 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Virginia Beach.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Virginia Beach is $26.48 (diesel $34.23).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $26.48 | $30.01 | $32.83 | $34.23 |
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 April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst 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.
