Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
248.9 mi
401 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Photo: Aneesh Prodduturu
The drive from Horse Pasture, VA to Virginia Beach, VA covers 248.9 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on A, US 58 East, William F Stone Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.81 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
124.4 miles from Horse Pasture, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 20m drive with frequent turns across 248.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 58 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William F Stone Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Boston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Boston Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Philpott Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bill Tuck Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarksville Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Horse Pasture, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
Start on A. L. Philpott Highway
Continue on A. L. Philpott Highway
Take the exit right toward US 58 East, US 220 South
Merge slight left onto William F Stone Highway
Keep slight right to continue on US 58 East: Danville
Take the exit straight toward US 58 East
Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
Merge slight left onto South Boston Road
Continue on South Boston Highway
Continue on Philpott Road
Continue on Bill Tuck Highway
Continue on Clarksville Bypass
Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
Continue on Highway 1
Continue on South Hill Bypass
Continue on East Atlantic Street
Continue on Highway 58
Continue on Piney Pond Road
Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
Continue on West Atlantic Street
Continue on Southampton Parkway
Continue on West Military Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
Continue straight
Keep slight right
Continue on 21st Street
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
Turn right onto 25th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.4 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Virginia Beach, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Horse Pasture, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Horse Pasture, VA
This is one driving day of about 248.9 miles and 4h 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.4 mi from Horse Pasture, VA · 2h 10m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 124.4 miles from Horse Pasture, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$38.81 one way
$77.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $43.40 | $86.80 |
| premium | $4.78 | $46.82 | $93.64 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $55.11 | $110.22 |
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: 87.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.7 | 0 | $26.13 | $11.95 |
| Efficient EV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.78 | $9.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.6 | 1 | $34.85 | $15.93 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Horse Pasture on Saturday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Virginia Beach on Saturday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
88°F
Middletown, 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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