Trip from Horse Pasture, VA to Virginia Beach, VA

Drive Time

5h 31m

Distance

249 mi

401 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 19m ★

6 AM

5h 32m

8 AM

5h 59m

10 AM

5h 41m

12 PM

5h 39m

3 PM

5h 43m

5 PM

5h 57m

8 PM

5h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Horse Pasture to Virginia Beach covers 249 miles across the southeastern portion of Virginia. You should expect a total drive time of approximately 5 hours and 31 minutes, making this a journey that is entirely feasible as a single-day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $40, it is a budget-friendly way to transition from the inland southeastern region to the coast. While you could power through in one go, planning for at least one stop will help keep you fresh behind the wheel. This route bridges the gap between rural Virginia and the bustling coastal environment of Virginia Beach, offering a straightforward path for travelers looking to reach the ocean.

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

124.5 miles from Horse Pasture, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that shifts as you traverse the state. With a 59% highway share, you will spend a good portion of your time on major routes like US 58 and I-264, balancing faster interstate segments with more controlled parkway driving. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Southampton Parkway, where you will cover 62.1 miles of steady road. Because the route is a mix of varied road types, the pace of the drive remains dynamic rather than monotonous. You will find that the transitions between these thoroughfares dictate the overall rhythm of your trip as you move toward the coast.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 33 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 2.4 miles in near US 58.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 249 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 2.4 miles (US 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.3 miles (US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.4 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 58

Take the exit onto US 58 toward US 58 East, US 220 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 58 East, US 220 South

12.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 58

Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 toward US 58 East: Danville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 58 East: Danville

41.3 mi into trip | ~52m in | 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.

91.6 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | 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

221.9 mi into trip | ~4h 52m in | 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...

Towns Along This Route

Between Horse Pasture, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Hill, Norfolk and Va Beach.

Hill

91.6 mi in | ~1h 58m | via US 58

Norfolk

221.2 mi in | ~4h 50m | via US 13; US 460

Va Beach

221.2 mi in | ~4h 50m | via US 13; US 460

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southampton Parkway	62.1 mi	1h 20m
US 58	29.4 mi	37m
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
William F Stone Highway	9.4 mi	10m

Longest stretch: Southampton Parkway — 62.1 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horse Pasture, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.

Start on US 58

31 ft · 5 sec · A. L. Philpott Highway

Continue on US 58

2.4 mi · 3 min · A. L. Philpott Highway

Take the exit onto US 58

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 58

Toward US 58 East, US 220 South

Merge onto US 58; US 220

9.4 mi · 10 min · William F Stone Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 58

15 mi · 19 min · US 58

Toward US 58 East: Danville Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit onto US 58

14 mi · 17 min · US 58

Toward US 58 East

Take the exit onto US 58

0.3 mi · 38 sec · US 58

Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston

Merge onto US 58; US 360

2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 58; US 360

5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

Continue on US 58; US 360

20 mi · 25 min · Philpott Road

Continue on US 58; US 360

19 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 58; VA 49

3.6 mi · 4 min · Clarksville Bypass

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 58

19 mi · 24 min · Clarksville Bypass

Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill Use the none lane.

Continue on US 1; US 58

3.5 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 58

3.3 mi · 4 min · South Hill Bypass

Continue on US 58

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Atlantic Street

Continue on US 58

3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

Continue on US 58

1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 58

23 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

Continue on US 58

6.4 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

Continue on US 58

5.1 mi · 6 min · West Atlantic Street

Continue on US 58

62 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Southampton Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 13; US 460

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 13; US 460

Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460

0.4 mi · 56 sec · US 13; US 460

Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 664; US 13; US 460

0.6 mi · 42 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 15A Toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk

Continue on I 264

7.2 mi · 11 min · I 264

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 264; VA 337

17 mi · 23 min · I 264; VA 337

Use the slight right lane.

Continue on 21st Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · 21st Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto 25th Street

454 ft · 12 sec · 25th Street

Arrive at destination

25th Street

Trip Plan

For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to avoid peak traffic hours, especially as you approach the denser infrastructure near Virginia Beach. Given the 249-mile distance, incorporating at least one planned stop will make the 5-hour and 31-minute duration much more manageable. Since you are relying on Southampton Parkway for a significant portion of the trip, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before entering that 62.1-mile stretch to ensure you aren't caught off guard. Since this is a one-day trip, your schedule offers plenty of flexibility, so don't feel pressured to rush the drive. Taking a break halfway through is the best way to ensure you arrive at your final destination feeling energized.

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 124.5 miles from Horse Pasture, VA, or about 2h 43m 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 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 124.5 miles or 2h 43m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Virginia Beach, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 249 miles and 5h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Horse Pasture, 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 124.5 mi from Horse Pasture, VA · 2h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

125 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.5 miles from Horse Pasture, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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

$39.85 one way

$79.70 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$43.42	$86.84
premium	$4.78	$46.84	$93.68
diesel	$5.64	$55.32	$110.64

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: 87.1 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	74.7	0	$26.15	$11.95
Efficient EV	62.3	0	$21.79	$9.96
EV Truck/SUV	99.6	1	$34.86	$15.94

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Horse Pasture, VA

Night in Horse Pasture on Sunday

Local time

10:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Virginia Beach, VA

Night in Virginia Beach on Sunday

Local time

10:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

125 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

2 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 31m 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 Horse Pasture, VA to Virginia Beach, VA covers 249 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southampton Parkway, US 58, I 264. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 124.5 miles from Horse Pasture, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.85 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.

Between Horse Pasture, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Hill, Norfolk and Va Beach.

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Trip from Horse Pasture, VA to Virginia Beach, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Virginia Beach, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Horse Pasture, VA

Virginia Beach, VA

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 31m on the road

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