Edinburg, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is 245.4 miles and takes about 5h 6m via I 64, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia to the coastal Southeast, primarily on interstate highways. It's a straightforward trip that's easy to manage, making it a good choice for a single-day excursion. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads with consistent travel times.
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
122.7 miles from Edinburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
106.8 mi
1h 58m
Spotswood Trail
30.5 mi
41m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi
25m
US 340
17.1 mi
26m
I 81
12 mi
12m
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi
15m
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi
16m
James Madison Highway
11 mi
15m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 106.8 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edinburg, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
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Start on US 11; SR 675
0.3 mi·38 sec·South Main Street
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Continue on US 11
1.5 mi·2 min·Old Valley Pike
3
Turn right onto SR 614
0.5 mi·1 min·South Middle Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
5
Merge onto I 81
12 mi·12 min·I 81
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 211, VA 211: New Market, Luray
7
Turn left onto US 211
1.0 mi·2 min·West Old Cross Road
8
Turn right onto US 211
6.0 mi·8 min·East Lee Highway
9
Turn right onto US 340
17 mi·26 min·US 340
10
Turn left onto US 33 BUS
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 33 BUS
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto US 33
13 mi·16 min·Spotswood Trail
12
Turn straight onto US 33
2.2 mi·3 min·Stanardsville By-Pass
13
Continue on US 33
12 mi·17 min·Spotswood Trail
14
Enter roundabout onto US 33
167 ft·3 sec·Spotswood Trail
15
Continue on US 33
5.4 mi·8 min·Spotswood Trail
16
Continue on US 33; VA 231
0.2 mi·14 sec·North Main Street
17
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 33
72 ft·0 sec·US 15; US 33
18
Continue on US 15; US 33
0.7 mi·1 min·US 15; US 33
19
Turn slight right onto US 15; US 33
0.4 mi·34 sec·Martinsburg Avenue
20
Continue on US 15; US 33
11 mi·15 min·James Madison Highway
21
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
22
Merge onto I 64
40 mi·43 min·I 64
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
1.2 mi·1 min
Exit 177Toward I 295 North: Washington, NorfolkUse the slight right lane.
24
Continue on I 295
23 mi·25 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
1.3 mi·2 min
Exit 28AToward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto I 64
67 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft·5 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
28
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi·4 min·Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
29
Continue on I 64; US 60
12 mi·15 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 284AToward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, PortsmouthUse the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 264 East: Va BeachUse the straight / slight left lanes.
32
Merge onto I 264
12 mi·16 min·Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
33
Continue on 21st Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·21st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
0.3 mi·46 sec·Arctic Avenue
Use the left lane.
35
Turn right onto 25th Street
454 ft·12 sec·25th Street
36
Arrive at destination
25th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour drive time, leaving Edinburg in the morning is advisable to ensure you reach Virginia Beach with plenty of daylight. This route is manageable in one day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Plan for one stop to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping in mind the estimated $38 fuel cost. Pay attention to exit numbers on I 64 as you get closer to the urban areas surrounding Virginia Beach, as traffic can become more complex.
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 122.7 miles from Edinburg, VA, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.8 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 54 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.7 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Virginia Beach, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Edinburg, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Edinburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 245.4 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Edinburg, 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 I 64 for about 106.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 124.3 and 245 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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124.3 mi into trip|~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
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 177
Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
8
148.4 mi into trip|~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
8
232 mi into trip|~4h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
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 284A
Toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downto...
7
232.2 mi into trip|~4h 47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 264 East: Va Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 264 East: Va Beach
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245 mi into trip|~5h 5m in|Arctic Avenue
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.38 one way
$76.75 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$41.96
$83.92
premium
$4.70
$45.42
$90.84
diesel
$5.61
$54.18
$108.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.6
0
$25.77
$11.78
Efficient EV
61.4
0
$21.47
$9.82
EV Truck/SUV
98.2
1
$34.36
$15.71
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Edinburg, VA
Late night
in Edinburg on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Virginia Beach, VA
Late night
in Virginia Beach on Sunday
Local time
4:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 6m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
$15
near mile 194.6
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over...
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important...
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 152.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 61% of this route on highways, you'll be on I 64 for a significant portion. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 106.8 miles, also on I 64. Expect to transition from Spotswood Trail and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway onto more rural or suburban cruising patterns as you approach your destination. The abundance of highway means you'll likely encounter moderate to heavy traffic as you get closer to Virginia Beach.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.8 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Spotswood Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 124.3 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 245.4 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: at 124.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edinburg, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Luray, Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Luray
14.5 mi in|~17m
Norfolk
124.3 mi in|~2h 42m
Portsmouth
232 mi in|~4h 46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 245.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 106.8 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Virginia Beach, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 124.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 148.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 232 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Shenandoah National Park (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Virginia Beach, VA before the return drive.
