Drive or Fly: Union Hall, VA to Virginia Beach, VA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for ROA–ORF. At 246 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 43m

Distance

246.9 mi

Total Cost

$90

CO2

100 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$55

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 24m

25m in the air

Air Distance

205 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

52 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Union Hall, VA → ROA 40m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 25m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ORF → Virginia Beach, VA 19m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Union Hall, VA ROA — Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport 27 mi, ~40m drive

Virginia Beach, VA ORF — Norfolk International Airport 13 mi, ~19m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ROA and ORF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 19m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	5h 43m	3h 24m
Total cost (1 person)	$90	$183
Carbon footprint	100 kg CO₂	52 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

246.9 mi 5h 42m

via US 58, VA 57, VA 40

Alternative (+9 min)

270.2 mi 5h 52m

via I 64, US 60, US 29

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Union Hall, VA to Virginia Beach, VA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.