Origin
Bassett, VA
Night in Bassett on Sunday
Local time
9:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bassett, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Drive Time
5h 39m
Distance
251 mi
404 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 27m
★
6 AM
5h 40m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bassett, VA
Gundula Vogel
Trip Overview
Spanning 251 miles, this cross-state journey from Bassett to Virginia Beach typically takes about 5 hours and 39 minutes of driving time. Because this route stays within the Southeast region of Virginia, you can comfortably complete the trip in a single day, though it requires a steady pace. You should budget approximately $40 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the interior toward the coast, you will utilize a mix of routes including the Clarksville Bypass, Southampton Parkway, and I-264 to reach your final destination. It is a straightforward transit that balances rural stretches with more developed areas as you approach the ocean, making it a manageable trek for those looking to reach the coast by evening.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
125.5 miles from Bassett, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive features a mixed profile, with highway travel accounting for 53 percent of your total time on the road. You will find yourself transitioning between various road types, requiring you to remain alert as the scenery shifts. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 62.1-mile segment along the Southampton Parkway, which allows for consistent cruising. As you move away from the Bassett area and navigate toward the coast, the road personality fluctuates from bypasses to interstate stretches. Expect a varied experience behind the wheel that prevents the monotony often found on purely interstate routes, keeping your drive engaging from start to finish.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southampton Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 62.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in near Commonwealth Boulevard.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 251 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (Commonwealth Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles (US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.6 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
7.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
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Commonwealth Boulevard
Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
43.3 mi into trip
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~59m in
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US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road
Merge onto US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
93.6 mi into trip
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~2h 6m in
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US 58 / Clarksville Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
8
223.9 mi into trip
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~5h in
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US 13; US 460
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460 toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmout...
6
224.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15A
Toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
Towns Along This Route
Between Bassett, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Hill, Norfolk and Va Beach.
Hill
93.6 mi in
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~2h 6m
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via US 58
Norfolk
223.2 mi in
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~4h 58m
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via US 13; US 460
Va Beach
223.2 mi in
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~4h 58m
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via US 13; US 460
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Parkway | 62.1 mi | 1h 20m |
| I 264 | 24.5 mi | 34m |
| Clarksville Bypass | 22.9 mi | 29m |
| Governor Harrison Parkway | 22.5 mi | 30m |
| Philpott Road | 19.7 mi | 25m |
| Bill Tuck Highway | 18.8 mi | 24m |
| US 58 | 14.5 mi | 17m |
| A L Philpott Highway | 9 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bassett, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
1
Start on SR 673
265 ft
·
13 sec
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Sunset Drive
2
Turn right onto County Road 673
111 ft
·
10 sec
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County Road 673
3
Turn left onto VA 57
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Fairystone Parkway
4
Continue on VA 57
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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Fairystone Park Highway
5
Continue on VA 57
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairy Stone Park Highway
6
Continue on US 220 BUS
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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North Virginia Avenue
7
Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Commonwealth Boulevard
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on VA 457
277 ft
·
8 sec
·
Commonwealth Boulevard East
9
Turn right onto Fairy Street
116 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fairy Street
10
Turn left onto Hooker Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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Hooker Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 58 BUS; VA 57
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Church Street
12
Continue on US 58 BUS; VA 57
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
A L Philpott Highway
13
Continue on US 58
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Martinsville Highway
14
Take the exit onto US 58
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 58
Toward US 58 East
15
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
16
Merge onto US 58; US 360
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Boston Road
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Highway
18
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi
·
25 min
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Philpott Road
19
Continue on US 58; US 360
19 mi
·
24 min
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Bill Tuck Highway
Use the none lane.
20
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi
·
24 min
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Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi
·
4 min
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Highway 1
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on US 58
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hill Bypass
24
Continue on US 58
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Atlantic Street
25
Continue on US 58
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 58
26
Continue on US 58
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Piney Pond Road
Use the none lane.
27
Continue on US 58
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Governor Harrison Parkway
28
Continue on US 58
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Shade Drive
29
Continue on US 58
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Atlantic Street
30
Continue on US 58
62 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Southampton Parkway
Use the none lane.
31
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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West Military Highway
Use the none lane.
32
Take the exit onto US 13; US 460
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
Use the none lane.
34
Merge onto I 664; US 13; US 460
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
35
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15A
Toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
36
Continue on I 264
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 264
Use the none lane.
37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 264; VA 337
17 mi
·
23 min
·
I 264; VA 337
Use the slight right lane.
38
Continue on 21st Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
21st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Arctic Avenue
Use the left lane.
40
Turn right onto 25th Street
454 ft
·
12 sec
·
25th Street
41
Arrive at destination
25th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a roughly 5.5-hour drive, planning for at least one dedicated stop is essential to keep your energy levels up. Aim to depart early in the morning to avoid potential traffic congestion as you near the Virginia Beach area, especially if you are arriving during peak hours. With a fuel budget of $40, it is wise to monitor your gauge during the longer stretches, such as the 62.1-mile run on the Southampton Parkway, where services may be more spread out. Flexibility is your biggest advantage on this one-day route, so feel free to adjust your pace based on traffic conditions on the Clarksville Bypass. Keep a close watch on your speed as you transition from rural roads onto the busier I-264 corridor.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 125.5 miles from Bassett, VA, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.5 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Virginia Beach, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bassett, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bassett, VA
This is one driving day of about 251 miles and 5h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bassett, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southampton Parkway for about 62.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 125.5 mi from Bassett, VA · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
126 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 125.5 miles from Bassett, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southampton Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.
Arriving in Virginia Beach, VA
The final approach into Virginia Beach, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Virginia Beach, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.17 one way
$80.34 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $43.77 | $87.53 |
| premium | $4.78 | $47.22 | $94.43 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.76 | $111.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.3 | 0 | $26.35 | $12.05 |
| Efficient EV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.96 | $10.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.4 | 1 | $35.14 | $16.06 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Virginia Beach, VA
Night in Virginia Beach on Sunday
Local time
9:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
126 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 39m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bassett, VA to Virginia Beach, VA covers 251 miles and takes about 5h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southampton Parkway, I 264, Clarksville Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.5 miles from Bassett, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 251 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles (Commonwealth Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.3 miles (US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.6 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Bassett, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Hill, Norfolk and Va Beach.
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