Virginia Beach, VA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Virginia Beach, VA have 25 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 18-mile quick runs to 416-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Virginia Beach, VA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

70

Longest Drive

476.1 mi

Clintwood, VA

Quickest Drive

24m

Portsmouth, 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 476.1 mi · 9h 17m Norton, VA to Virginia Beach, VA 466.5 mi · 9h 2m Gate City, VA to Virginia Beach, VA 455.2 mi · 8h 36m Weber City, VA to Virginia Beach, VA 454.5 mi · 8h 33m

Continue From Virginia Beach, VA

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

Virginia Beach, VA to Abingdon, VA 415.7 mi · 7h 49m Virginia Beach, VA to Cedar Bluff, VA 295.3 mi · 5h 39m Virginia Beach, VA to Bassett, VA 255.5 mi · 5h 40m Virginia Beach, VA to Bedford, VA 239.6 mi · 5h 4m

Trips from Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach, VA to Abingdon, VA

415.7 mi 7h 49m

Virginia Beach, VA to Cedar Bluff, VA

295.3 mi 5h 39m

Virginia Beach, VA to Bassett, VA

255.5 mi 5h 40m

Virginia Beach, VA to Bedford, VA

239.6 mi 5h 4m

Virginia Beach, VA to Altavista, VA

232.6 mi 5h 6m

Virginia Beach, VA to Salem, VA

224.8 mi 4h 41m

Virginia Beach, VA to Danville, VA

213.6 mi 4h 44m

Virginia Beach, VA to Crimora, VA

208.3 mi 4h 6m

Virginia Beach, VA to Amherst, VA

206.6 mi 4h 28m

Virginia Beach, VA to Alexandria, VA

203.9 mi 4h 3m

Virginia Beach, VA to Fort Hunt, VA

199 mi 4h 3m

Virginia Beach, VA to Bristow, VA

195.2 mi 3h 57m

Virginia Beach, VA to Bealeton, VA

182.2 mi 3h 41m

Virginia Beach, VA to Charlottesville, VA

177.4 mi 2h 43m

Virginia Beach, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA

170.1 mi 3h 22m

Virginia Beach, VA to Ashland, VA

119 mi 2h 26m

Virginia Beach, VA to Lawrenceville, VA

118.1 mi 2h 36m

Virginia Beach, VA to Bensley, VA

109.1 mi 2h 16m

Driving from Virginia Beach, VA

Expect an average of 165 miles and about 3h 23m behind the wheel when leaving Virginia Beach, VA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 416 miles (7h 49m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Virginia Beach, VA most often head toward Abingdon, VA (415.7 mi, 7h 49m), Cedar Bluff, VA (295.3 mi, 5h 39m), Bassett, VA (255.5 mi, 5h 40m), Bedford, VA (239.6 mi, 5h 4m), and Altavista, VA (232.6 mi, 5h 6m). 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 165-mile trip from Virginia Beach, VA, budget about $26 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. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 25 mapped routes leaving Virginia Beach, VA and 45 routes heading into Virginia Beach, VA, covering 70 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 416 miles.

The longest mapped route from Virginia Beach, VA covers 416 miles and takes approximately 7h 49m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.

The average route from Virginia Beach, VA runs about 165 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 23m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 165-mile trip from Virginia Beach, VA costs roughly $26 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 Abingdon, VA, Cedar Bluff, VA, Bassett, VA and Bedford, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.