Origin
Virginia Beach, VA
Afternoon in Virginia Beach on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Virginia Beach, VA to Altavista, VA
Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
232.6 mi
374 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 53m
★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 32m
8 PM
4h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Altavista, VA
Mikkel Kvist
Trip Overview
The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Altavista, VA covers 232.6 miles and takes about 5h 6m 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 $37.23 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
116.3 miles from Virginia Beach, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 6m drive with frequent turns across 232.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 6m 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 Altavista, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 22nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| VA 33 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nine Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Pacific Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach, VA and Altavista, 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
69 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
13
Turn straight onto Nine Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 25th Street
15
Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 25th Street
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 25th Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 25th Street
18
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Turn left onto South 21st Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 21st Street
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dock Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dock Street
21
At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street
305 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 14th Street
22
Turn left onto East Canal Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Canal Street
23
Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
VA 195 Toll West
24
Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Expressway
25
Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Powhite Parkway
26
Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Powhite Parkway
27
Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
28
Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Powhite Parkway
29
Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
30
Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
31
Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
32
Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi
·
16 min
·
Midlothian Turnpike
33
Continue on Anderson Highway
37 mi
·
48 min
·
Anderson Highway
34
Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East James Anderson Highway
35
Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
West James Anderson Highway
36
Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Mount Rush Highway
37
Continue on Old Courthouse Road
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Old Courthouse Road
38
Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 460 West, VA 24 West
39
Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Richmond Highway
40
Turn left onto Village Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Highway
41
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Village Highway
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Village Highway
42
Exit the roundabout onto Village Highway
9.2 mi
·
17 min
·
Village Highway
43
Take the exit slight right
4.3 mi
·
7 min
44
Turn left onto Wards Road
9.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Wards Road
45
Take the exit slight right toward US 29 Business South
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 29 Business South
46
Turn left onto Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
47
Turn right onto 7th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Street
48
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
364 ft
·
17 sec
·
Franklin Avenue
49
Turn left onto Main Street
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
50
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 116.3 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, or about 2h 33m 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 116.3 miles or 2h 33m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altavista, 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.
+
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 232.6 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 116.3 mi from Virginia Beach, VA · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 116.3 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Altavista, VA
The final approach into Altavista, 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 Altavista, 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
$37.23 one way
$74.45 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $40.56 | $81.12 |
| premium | $4.78 | $43.75 | $87.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.68 | $103.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.8 | 0 | $24.42 | $11.16 |
| Efficient EV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.35 | $9.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93 | 1 | $32.56 | $14.89 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Destination
Altavista, VA
Afternoon in Altavista on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°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
28 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 6m 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Altavista, VA covers 232.6 miles and takes about 5h 6m 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 116.3 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 $37.23 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.
This is a straightforward 5h 6m 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 Altavista, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Virginia Beach, VA to Altavista, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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