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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Gretna and Virginia Beach is 186.92 miles (300.81 km).

Flight distance from Gretna, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is 186.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Gretna to Virginia Beach with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Gretna, Virginia to Virginia Beach, Virginia is: 222.6 miles (358.24 km) by car.

Driving from Gretna to Virginia Beach will take approximately 04 hours 05 minutes.

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#1 Gretna

Town of the United States

Population 1179
GPS Coordinates 36°57'14"N 79°21'32"W
Latitude 36.9537500
Longitude -79.3589100
Altitude 256
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 Gretna and Virginia Beach

The distance between Gretna and Virginia Beach is 358 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 58 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 Gretna and Virginia Beach. The current time is 21:54:56.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 25 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 10 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.73 liters (7.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gretna and Virginia Beach.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gretna to Virginia Beach is $26.08 (diesel $33.71).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $26.08 $29.56 $32.33 $33.71

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gretna 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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