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Trip from Virginia Beach, VA to Carrollton, VA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

58m

Distance

39.7 mi

64 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

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

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Downtown Virginia Beach, VA, VA

Virginia Beach, VA

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Downtown Carrollton, VA, VA

Carrollton, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Carrollton, VA covers 39.7 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway, Western Freeway, Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.21 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

19.9 miles from Virginia Beach, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 58m highway drive covering 39.7 miles, with most of the trip on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway and Western Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.7 miles on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway and Western Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / Pacific Avenue.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 / Pacific Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (22nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 60 / Pacific Avenue

Turn right onto US 60 / Pacific Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | 22nd Street

Turn right onto 22nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
20.5 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward VA 164 West: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward VA 164 West: Martin Luther King Jr Expre...
4
39.4 mi into trip | ~58m in | SR 670 / Norsworthy Drive

Turn right onto SR 670 / Norsworthy Drive

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Carrollton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.

Norfolk

20.5 mi in | ~29m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway 19.7 mi 28m
Western Freeway 7.4 mi 9m
Bridge Road 6.5 mi 11m
Carrollton Boulevard 2.4 mi 3m
Brewers Neck Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
Martin Luther King Freeway 0.6 mi <1m
22nd Street 0.5 mi <1m
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway — 19.7 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 25th Street

121 ft · 8 sec · 25th Street
2

Turn right onto US 60

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Pacific Avenue
Use the right lane.
3

Turn right onto 22nd Street

0.5 mi · 46 sec · 22nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on I 264

20 mi · 28 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Exit 6 Toward VA 164 West: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on VA 164

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on US 58; VA 164

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway
8

Continue on VA 164

7.4 mi · 9 min · Western Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on US 17

6.5 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 17

2.4 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
11

Turn left onto Brewers Neck Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
12

Turn right onto SR 670

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Norsworthy Drive
13

Arrive at destination

SR 670

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 19.9 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.7 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 39.7 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.9 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrollton, 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 39.7 miles and 58m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway for about 19.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.9 mi from Virginia Beach, VA · 28m into the drive

town in Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Princess Anne, MD

20 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Princess Anne, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Carrollton, VA

The final approach into Carrollton, 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 Carrollton, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 24.6
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
View on nps.gov
Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour $15 near mile 39.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.21 one way

$12.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $6.79 $13.58
premium $4.70 $7.35 $14.70
diesel $5.61 $8.77 $17.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.9 0 $4.17 $1.91
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.59
EV Truck/SUV 15.9 0 $5.56 $2.54

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Virginia Beach, VA

Night in Virginia Beach on Tuesday

Local time

10:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Carrollton, VA

Night in Carrollton on Tuesday

Local time

10:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°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

35 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

58m 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 Carrollton, VA covers 39.7 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway, Western Freeway, Bridge Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.9 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 $6.21 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.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 / Pacific Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (22nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Carrollton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.

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