Origin
Virginia Beach, VA
Evening in Virginia Beach on Sunday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Virginia Beach, VA to Bealeton, VA
Drive Time
3h 41m
Distance
182.2 mi
293 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
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6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bealeton, VA
Ronald Fuentes
Trip Overview
The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Bealeton, VA covers 182.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m 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 $29.16 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
91.1 miles from Virginia Beach, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 41m drive with frequent turns across 182.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Bealeton, VA is easy. At 3h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Bealeton, 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 |
| I 295 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 North | 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 Bealeton, 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 right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 17 Business: Falmouth
19
Turn left onto Warrenton Road
23 mi
·
33 min
·
Warrenton Road
20
Turn left onto Schoolhouse Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Schoolhouse Road
21
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 91.1 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, or about 1h 50m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.1 miles or 1h 50m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bealeton, 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 182.2 miles and 3h 41m.
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 91.1 mi from Virginia Beach, VA · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 91.1 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bealeton, VA
The final approach into Bealeton, 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 Bealeton, 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
$29.16 one way
$58.32 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
| premium | $4.78 | $34.27 | $68.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.48 | $80.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.13 | $8.75 |
| Efficient EV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.94 | $7.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.51 | $11.66 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Bealeton, VA
Evening in Bealeton on Sunday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
91 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 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 41m 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 Bealeton, VA covers 182.2 miles and takes about 3h 41m 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 91.1 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 $29.16 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.
The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Bealeton, VA is easy. At 3h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Bealeton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Virginia Beach, VA to Bealeton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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