Origin
Lawrenceville, VA
Evening in Lawrenceville on Sunday
Local time
7:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawrenceville, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
114.8 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
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6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 44m
12 PM
2h 42m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrenceville, VA
Thomas K
Trip Overview
The drive from Lawrenceville, VA to Virginia Beach, VA covers 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southampton Parkway, I 264, Governor Harrison Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.1 miles on Southampton Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.4 miles from Lawrenceville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 36m highway drive covering 114.8 miles, with most of the trip on Southampton Parkway and I 264. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.1 miles on Southampton Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southampton Parkway and I 264. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 87 miles in near US 13; US 460.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 114.8 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 87 miles (US 13; US 460): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.7 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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
87 mi into trip
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~1h 55m in
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US 13; US 460
Take the exit onto US 13; US 460 toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmout...
8
87.7 mi into trip
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~1h 57m 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
88.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m 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
6
96.7 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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I 264; VA 337
Keep slight right at fork onto I 264; VA 337
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
114.4 mi into trip
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~2h 36m in
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Arctic Avenue
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Lawrenceville, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Va Beach.
Norfolk
87 mi in
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~1h 55m
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via US 13; US 460
Va Beach
87 mi in
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~1h 55m
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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 |
| Governor Harrison Parkway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Pleasant Shade Drive | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| West Atlantic Street | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| West Military Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Lawrenceville Plank Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 13 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
1
Start on US 58 Business; VA 46
10 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Hicks Street
2
Turn left onto US 58 Business; VA 46
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on US 58 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lawrenceville Plank Road
4
Take the ramp onto US 58 Business
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 58 Business
5
Merge onto US 58
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Governor Harrison Parkway
6
Continue on US 58
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Shade Drive
7
Continue on US 58
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Atlantic Street
8
Continue on US 58
62 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Southampton Parkway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Military Highway
Use the none lane.
10
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
11
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.
12
Merge onto I 664; US 13; US 460
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15A
Toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
14
Continue on I 264
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 264
Use the none lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 264; VA 337
17 mi
·
23 min
·
I 264; VA 337
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on 21st Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
21st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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Arctic Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto 25th Street
454 ft
·
12 sec
·
25th Street
19
Arrive at destination
25th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.4 miles from Lawrenceville, VA, or about 1h 17m 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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.4 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
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 Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrenceville, VA
This is one driving day of about 114.8 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lawrenceville, 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 57.4 mi from Lawrenceville, VA · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 57.4 miles from Lawrenceville, 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
$18.37 one way
$36.75 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $20.02 | $40.04 |
| premium | $4.78 | $21.60 | $43.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.50 | $51.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.05 | $5.51 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.07 | $7.35 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Evening in Virginia Beach on Sunday
Local time
7:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
57 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 36m 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 Lawrenceville, VA to Virginia Beach, VA covers 114.8 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southampton Parkway, I 264, Governor Harrison Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.4 miles from Lawrenceville, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.37 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 114.8 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 87 miles (US 13; US 460): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.7 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lawrenceville, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Va Beach.
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