Origin
Gloucester Point, VA
Late night in Gloucester Point on Friday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gloucester Point, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
21 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gloucester Point, VA
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Virginia Beach, VA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 52 miles, the trip from Gloucester Point to Virginia Beach is a straightforward journey through Southeast Virginia that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick coastal getaway. You will primarily navigate via the George Washington Memorial Highway, the Hampton Roads Beltway, and the Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway. Since both your origin and destination sit within the same region, you will find a consistent atmosphere throughout the drive. It is a practical, efficient path that gets you from the quiet of Gloucester Point to the coast without unnecessary complexity.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
21 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from local roads to major regional arteries. You will spend roughly 42% of your time on highways, providing a blend of steady cruising and shorter, local navigation. The most significant stretch of high-speed travel occurs on the Hampton Roads Beltway, where you can expect to cover 12 miles without interruption. While parts of the journey feel like a standard interstate grind, the shift between the George Washington Memorial Highway and the Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway keeps the pace varied. Expect a functional drive that moves you efficiently through the urban and suburban landscape of the region.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hampton Roads Beltway is the longest continuous segment at about 12 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 12.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 52 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 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
38.6 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
38.8 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
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 Gloucester Point, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Norfolk
12.9 mi in
|
~21m
Portsmouth
38.6 mi in
|
~54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 12 mi | 15m |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| George Washington Memorial Highway | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| I 64 | 10 mi | 12m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Coleman Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| J Clyde Morris Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 21st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hampton Roads Beltway
— 12 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloucester Point, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
1
Start on SR 1208
483 ft
·
13 sec
·
Greate Road
2
Turn right onto SR 1206
369 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lafayette Heights Drive
3
Turn left onto US 17
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
George Washington Memorial Highway
4
Continue on US 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Coleman Bridge
5
Continue on US 17
11 mi
·
17 min
·
George Washington Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 17
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
8
Merge onto I 64
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
10
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
11
Continue on I 64; US 60
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 264 East: Va Beach
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Merge onto I 264
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
15
Continue on 21st Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
21st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Arctic Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto 25th Street
454 ft
·
12 sec
·
25th Street
18
Arrive at destination
25th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Gloucester Point, VA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Gloucester Point, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$8.13 one way
$16.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Norfolk, Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargeSmart EV Charging Station
Norfolk, Virginia
Other
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Newport News, Virginia
Blink
1 DCFC
Mercedes-Benz Charging Station
Norfolk, Virginia
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Norfolk, Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
Rivian Adventure Network
Norfolk, Virginia
Rivian
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Newport News, Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Norfolk, Virginia
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla: 4
ChargePoint: 4
EVgo: 4
Other: 2
Electrify America: 2
InCharge: 2
Blink: 1
Rivian: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Late night in Virginia Beach on Friday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
1h 14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Gloucester Point, VA to Virginia Beach, VA covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hampton Roads Beltway, Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway, George Washington Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Gloucester Point, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 52 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 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gloucester Point, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Portsmouth.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. EV charging comes from the NREL Alternative Fuels dataset. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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