Origin
Virginia Beach, VA
Night in Virginia Beach on Thursday
Local time
10:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Virginia Beach, VA to Annandale, VA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
200.4 mi
323 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Virginia Beach, VA
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Annandale, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Annandale, VA covers 200.4 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pacific Avenue, 22nd Street, Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.34 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
100.2 miles from Virginia Beach, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 59m. Total distance: 200.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 59m drive with frequent turns across 200.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pacific Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Annandale, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Avenue | — | — |
| 22nd Street | — | — |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | — | — |
| I 64 West | — | — |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | — | — |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | — | — |
| I 295 | — | — |
| I 295 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pacific Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach, VA and Annandale, VA.
1
Start on 25th Street
121 ft
·
8 sec
·
25th Street
2
Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pacific Avenue
3
Turn right onto 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
22nd Street
4
Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond
8
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
9
Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
10
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
11
Keep slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295 North: Washington
14
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95 North: Washington
16
Merge slight right
46 mi
·
49 min
17
Keep slight right
1.6 mi
·
1 min
18
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
19
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
41 min
20
Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 North: Tysons Corner
22
Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Capital Beltway
23
Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Capital Beltway
24
Take the exit slight right toward SR 620: Braddock Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
SR 620: Braddock Road
25
Keep slight right to continue on SR 620 East: Braddock Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
SR 620 East: Braddock Road
26
Turn straight onto Braddock Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Braddock Road
27
Turn left onto Ravensworth Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ravensworth Road
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ravensworth Road
75 ft
·
5 sec
·
Ravensworth Road
29
Exit the roundabout onto Ravensworth Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ravensworth Road
30
Turn right onto Little River Turnpike
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Little River Turnpike
31
Arrive at your destination
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 100.2 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
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 44 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.2 miles or 1h 59m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Annandale, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA
This is one driving day of about 200.4 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Virginia Beach, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.2 mi from Virginia Beach, VA · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.2 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Annandale, VA
The final approach into Annandale, 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 Annandale, 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
$31.34 one way
$62.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.27 | $68.53 |
| premium | $4.70 | $37.09 | $74.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.25 | $88.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.1 | 0 | $21.04 | $9.62 |
| Efficient EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.54 | $8.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.2 | 1 | $28.06 | $12.83 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Annandale, VA
Night in Annandale on Thursday
Local time
10:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
11 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
3h 59m 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Annandale, VA covers 200.4 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pacific Avenue, 22nd Street, Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.2 miles from Virginia Beach, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.34 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Annandale, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Virginia Beach, VA to Annandale, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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