Virginia Beach, VA Road Trips

With 8 routes heading out and 30 heading in, Virginia Beach, VA works well as a practical departure city in the Southeast. Most drives stay under 98 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Virginia Beach, VA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

38

Longest Drive

475.7 mi

Clintwood, VA

Quickest Drive

20m

Norfolk, VA

Plan Around Virginia Beach, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Virginia Beach, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Clintwood, VA to Virginia Beach, VA 475.7 mi · 7h 52m Norton, VA to Virginia Beach, VA 466.3 mi · 7h 32m Gate City, VA to Virginia Beach, VA 430.1 mi · 7h 28m Weber City, VA to Virginia Beach, VA 429.3 mi · 7h 28m

Continue From Virginia Beach, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Virginia Beach, VA to Danville, VA 210.2 mi · 3h 42m Virginia Beach, VA to Alexandria, VA 204.1 mi · 3h 11m Virginia Beach, VA to Bensley, VA 109.1 mi · 2h 16m Virginia Beach, VA to Richmond, VA 108.4 mi · 1h 48m

Trips from Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach, VA to Danville, VA

210.2 mi 3h 42m

Virginia Beach, VA to Alexandria, VA

204.1 mi 3h 11m

Virginia Beach, VA to Bensley, VA

109.1 mi 2h 16m

Virginia Beach, VA to Richmond, VA

108.4 mi 1h 48m

Virginia Beach, VA to Williamsburg, VA

58.5 mi 1h 23m

Virginia Beach, VA to Cape Charles, VA

43.8 mi 1h 8m

Virginia Beach, VA to Hampton, VA

30.6 mi 35m

Virginia Beach, VA to Norfolk, VA

18 mi 20m

Driving from Virginia Beach, VA

On average, trips departing from Virginia Beach, VA run 98 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 48m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 210 miles (3h 42m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Virginia Beach, VA most often head toward Danville, VA (210.2 mi, 3h 42m), Alexandria, VA (204.1 mi, 3h 11m), Bensley, VA (109.1 mi, 2h 16m), Richmond, VA (108.4 mi, 1h 48m), and Williamsburg, VA (58.5 mi, 1h 23m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 98-mile trip from Virginia Beach, VA, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Virginia Beach, VA and 30 routes heading into Virginia Beach, VA, covering 38 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 210 miles.

The longest mapped route from Virginia Beach, VA covers 210 miles and takes approximately 3h 42m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.

The average route from Virginia Beach, VA runs about 98 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 98-mile trip from Virginia Beach, VA costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Virginia Beach, VA include Danville, VA, Alexandria, VA, Bensley, VA and Richmond, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.