Origin
Virginia Beach, VA
Afternoon in Virginia Beach on Friday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Virginia Beach, VA to Clarksville, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
161.9 mi
261 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
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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Clarksville, VA
Eric Joseph
Trip Overview
The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Clarksville, VA covers 161.9 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Portsmouth Boulevard, Governor Harrison Parkway, Highway 58 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.1 miles on Portsmouth Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.32 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
80.9 miles from Virginia Beach, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 161.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Virginia Beach, VA to Clarksville, VA covers 161.9 miles and takes about 3h 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Portsmouth Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 62.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 / Pacific Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 161.9 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: near the start (US 60 / Pacific Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (22nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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~0m in
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22nd Street
Turn right onto 22nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
12.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Chesapeake, Suffolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 64 East: Chesapeake, Suffolk
8
29.7 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A-B
Toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suff...
5
160.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 32m in
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US 58 BUS
Turn straight onto US 58 BUS toward VA 49 North, US 15 North, US 58 BUS West: Clarksville, Chase City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward VA 49 North, US 15 North, US 58 BUS West...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Virginia Beach, VA and Clarksville, VA, road signs point toward Suffolk, Newport News, Richmond and Military Highway.
Suffolk
12.9 mi in
|
~18m
Newport News
28.7 mi in
|
~35m
|
via I 664
Richmond
28.7 mi in
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~35m
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via I 664
Military Highway
29.7 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 62.1 mi | 1h 21m |
| Governor Harrison Parkway | 22.5 mi | 30m |
| Highway 58 | 22.4 mi | 29m |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| Pleasant Shade Drive | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Courtland Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| South Hill Bypass | 3.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Portsmouth Boulevard
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach, VA and Clarksville, 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
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 64 East: Chesapeake, Suffolk
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 64
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
7
Keep slight left at fork
2.0 mi
·
2 min
8
Merge onto I 64
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
9
Keep slight left at fork
4.5 mi
·
4 min
10
Merge onto I 64; US 17
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
11
Keep slight left at fork
5.7 mi
·
6 min
12
Merge onto I 64
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
13
Continue on I 664
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Exit 299B
Toward I 664, US 13, US 58, US 460: Suffolk, Newport News, Richmond
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 13A-B
Toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Military Highway
17
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
62 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 58
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Courtland Road
19
Continue on US 58
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Shade Drive
20
Continue on US 58
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Governor Harrison Parkway
21
Continue on US 58
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Piney Pond Road
22
Continue on US 58
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 58
23
Continue on US 58
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Atlantic Street
24
Continue on US 58
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hill Bypass
25
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
26
Continue on US 58
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 58
27
Turn straight onto US 58 BUS
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 58 BUS
Toward VA 49 North, US 15 North, US 58 BUS West: Clarksville, Chase City
Use the straight / left lanes.
28
Arrive at destination
US 15; US 58 BUS
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 80.9 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, or about 1h 45m 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 36 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.9 miles or 1h 45m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clarksville, 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.
+
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 161.9 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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.
The longest stretch is on Portsmouth Boulevard for about 62.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.9 mi from Virginia Beach, VA · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.9 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Portsmouth Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.
Arriving in Clarksville, VA
The final approach into Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, 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
$25.32 one way
$50.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $27.68 | $55.36 |
| premium | $4.70 | $29.96 | $59.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.75 | $71.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.00 | $7.77 |
| Efficient EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.17 | $6.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.8 | 0 | $22.67 | $10.36 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Clarksville, VA
Afternoon in Clarksville on Friday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Waverly, VA
81 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
15 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 35m 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 Clarksville, VA covers 161.9 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Portsmouth Boulevard, Governor Harrison Parkway, Highway 58. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.9 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 $25.32 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 161.9 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: near the start (US 60 / Pacific Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (22nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Virginia Beach, VA and Clarksville, VA, road signs point toward Suffolk, Newport News, Richmond and Military Highway.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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