Origin
Basye, VA
Morning in Basye on Wednesday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Basye, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
247.9 mi
399 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 4m
★
6 AM
5h 17m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Basye, VA
Eric Joseph
Virginia Beach, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Basye, VA to Virginia Beach, VA covers 247.9 miles and takes about 5h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Spotswood Trail, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.8 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
123.9 miles from Basye, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Basye, VA to Virginia Beach, VA covers 247.9 miles and takes about 5h 17m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 106.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,327 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
7 ft
Total Descent
1,326 ft
Highest Point
1,327 ft
Elevation Range
1,319 ft
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 126.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 247.9 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 126.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 234.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
126.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
8
150.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
8
234.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 284A
Toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downto...
7
234.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 264 East: Va Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 264 East: Va Beach
6
247.5 mi into trip
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~5h 16m in
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Arctic Avenue
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Basye, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Norfolk
126.8 mi in
|
~2h 52m
Portsmouth
234.5 mi in
|
~4h 57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 106.8 mi | 1h 58m |
| Spotswood Trail | 30.5 mi | 41m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 22.9 mi | 25m |
| US 340 | 17.1 mi | 26m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 12 mi | 15m |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| James Madison Highway | 11 mi | 15m |
| Orkney Grade | 10.5 mi | 18m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 106.8 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basye, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
1
Start on Alum Springs Road
91 ft
·
5 sec
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Alum Springs Road
2
Turn left onto VA 263
10 mi
·
18 min
·
Orkney Grade
3
Continue on VA 263
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bryce Boulevard
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 11
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Main Street
5
Continue on US 11
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Old Valley Pike
6
Continue on US 11
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Congress Street
7
Turn left onto US 211
6.5 mi
·
9 min
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East Lee Highway
8
Turn right onto US 340
17 mi
·
26 min
·
US 340
9
Turn left onto US 33 BUS
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 33 BUS
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto US 33
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Spotswood Trail
11
Turn straight onto US 33
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Stanardsville By-Pass
12
Continue on US 33
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Spotswood Trail
13
Enter roundabout onto US 33
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spotswood Trail
14
Continue on US 33
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Spotswood Trail
15
Continue on US 33; VA 231
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 33
72 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 15; US 33
17
Continue on US 15; US 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 15; US 33
18
Turn slight right onto US 15; US 33
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Martinsburg Avenue
19
Continue on US 15; US 33
11 mi
·
15 min
·
James Madison Highway
20
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
21
Merge onto I 64
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 64
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 177
Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on I 295
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto I 64
67 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
27
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
28
Continue on I 64; US 60
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 284A
Toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
Use the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 264 East: Va Beach
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
31
Merge onto I 264
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
32
Continue on 21st Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
21st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Arctic Avenue
Use the left lane.
34
Turn right onto 25th Street
454 ft
·
12 sec
·
25th Street
35
Arrive at destination
25th Street
Trip Plan
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 123.9 miles from Basye, VA, or about 2h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.8 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 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.9 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 19m
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 Basye, 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 Basye, VA
This is one driving day of about 247.9 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Basye, 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 I 64 for about 106.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 123.9 mi from Basye, VA · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 123.9 miles from Basye, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.8 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.77 one way
$77.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.39 | $84.77 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.88 | $91.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.73 | $109.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.4 | 0 | $26.03 | $11.90 |
| Efficient EV | 62 | 0 | $21.69 | $9.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.2 | 1 | $34.71 | $15.87 |
Gas CO2
87 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
Morning in Virginia Beach on Wednesday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
La Plata, MD
124 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
4 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 17m 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 Basye, VA to Virginia Beach, VA covers 247.9 miles and takes about 5h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Spotswood Trail, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.9 miles from Basye, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.77 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 18 significant decision points across 247.9 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 126.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 150.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 234.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Basye, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 8 ft to 1,327 ft elevation with about 7 ft of total climbing.
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