Origin
Virginia Beach, VA
Afternoon in Virginia Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Virginia Beach, VA to Danville, VA
Drive Time
4h 44m
Distance
213.6 mi
344 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 31m
★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 10m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, VA
Eric Joseph
Trip Overview
Spanning 213.6 miles across Virginia, this trip from the coast to the southern border typically takes 4 hours and 44 minutes. Because the drive is straightforward, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $34 on fuel for the journey. You will transition from the Southeast coastal region toward the interior of the state, utilizing a combination of Portsmouth Boulevard, Highway 58, and the Governor Harrison Parkway. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a practical connection between Virginia Beach and Danville.
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
106.8 miles from Virginia Beach, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed profile, balancing faster segments with slower local stretches. With only 37% of the drive spent on major highways, you should be prepared for varying traffic conditions. Your longest uninterrupted leg occurs early on, covering 62.1 miles along Portsmouth Boulevard. The character of the road shifts as you navigate away from the coast, moving from urban-adjacent corridors into more regional thoroughfares. It provides a steady, functional experience behind the wheel that requires consistent attention rather than mindless highway cruising.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 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.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 213.6 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 15 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
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~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...
6
30 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Virginia Beach, VA and Danville, VA, road signs point toward Suffolk, Newport News, Richmond and Military Highway.
Suffolk
12.9 mi in
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~18m
Newport News
28.7 mi in
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~35m
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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 |
| Highway 58 | 41.2 mi | 53m |
| Governor Harrison Parkway | 22.5 mi | 30m |
| Philpott Road | 19.7 mi | 25m |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| Pleasant Shade Drive | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| South Boston Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Courtland Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
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 Danville, 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 none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Military Highway
Use the none lane.
17
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
62 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on US 58
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Courtland Road
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on US 58
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Shade Drive
Use the none lane.
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
Use the none lane.
27
Turn straight onto US 58
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, Danville
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 58; VA 49
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 58
Use the none lane.
29
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Philpott Road
30
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Highway
31
Continue on US 58; US 360
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Road
Use the none lane.
32
Continue on US 360; US 58 BUS
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
33
Turn left onto VA 293
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
34
Turn left onto VA 293
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Ridge Street
35
Arrive at destination
VA 293
Trip Plan
Planning for a single, well-timed stop will help keep you refreshed during the nearly five-hour trek. Since the total fuel cost is estimated at $34, filling up your tank before departing Virginia Beach is a smart way to manage your budget and minimize unnecessary pauses. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the initial stretches of your journey. Given the mix of roads, keep a close watch on your navigation as you transition between Highway 58 and the Governor Harrison Parkway. Staying flexible with your departure time remains your biggest advantage for a smooth arrival in Danville.
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 106.8 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, or about 2h 19m 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.8 miles or 2h 19m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danville, 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 213.6 miles and 4h 44m.
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.
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 106.8 mi from Virginia Beach, VA · 2h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 106.8 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 Danville, VA
The final approach into Danville, 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 Danville, 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
$34.18 one way
$68.37 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $37.25 | $74.49 |
| premium | $4.78 | $40.18 | $80.36 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.45 | $94.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.43 | $10.25 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.69 | $8.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.90 | $13.67 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Danville, VA
Afternoon in Danville on Sunday
Local time
3:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
107 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
4h 44m 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 Danville, VA covers 213.6 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Portsmouth Boulevard, Highway 58, Governor Harrison Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.8 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 $34.18 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 213.6 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 Danville, VA, road signs point toward Suffolk, Newport News, Richmond and Military Highway.
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