Moving from Austin, TX to Virginia Beach, VA
Your Complete Guide
1,728
Miles
31.4 hrs
Drive Time
I-20 East
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Austin, TX
Virginia Beach, VA
Cost of Living Index
112
100
Median Home Price
$450,000
$330,000
Median 1BR Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,200/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$160
$145
Grocery Index
97
98
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 1,728-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Austin, TX and Virginia Beach, VA.
Houston, TX
The fourth-largest US city and the energy capital of the world. An incredibly diverse city with NASA's Johnson Space Center.
NASA Space Center, energy industry, and diverse food scene
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins, combining cowboy culture with world-class museums. A growing city with the famous Stockyards National Historic District.
Fort Worth Stockyards, Kimbell Art Museum, and Western heritage
State Transition Guide: Texas → Virginia
Moving from Texas to Virginia? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 60 days of establishing residency in Virginia
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in Virginia
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About Virginia
- Many residents work for the federal government or defense contractors
- Annual vehicle safety inspections are required
- Personal property tax on vehicles is assessed by locality
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 1,728 miles via I-20 East, taking about 31.4 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 4 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.