Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from New York City to Virginia Beach. If you're planning a road trip to Virginia Beach, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in New York City
drive for about 2.5 hours
1:35 pm Cape May
stay overnight and leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 2.5 hours
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11:00 am leave from Cape May
drive for about 1.5 hours
12:35 pm Chincoteague Island
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:35 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
3:16 pm Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 4:16 pm
drive for about 21 minutes
4:37 pm arrive in Virginia Beach
day 2 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
Cape May (16 answers)
questions about Cape May:
Best free things to do in Cape May?
Chincoteague Island (8 answers)
Chincoteague Island (3 mentions)
questions about Chincoteague Island:
What highway am I traveling on
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (4 mentions)
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Virginia Beach. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What's the best neighborhood in Virginia Beach for a first time visitor? (7 answers)
L from New York State asked:
Hotels in Virgina Beach & restaurant suggestions? (2 answers)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Virginia Beach to New York City drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from New York City to Virginia Beach. Or get a full New York City to Virginia Beach flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
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