Origin
Exmore, VA
Morning in Exmore on Tuesday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Exmore, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Exmore, VA
Photography Maghradze PH
Virginia Beach, VA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 61.1-mile drive from Exmore, VA to Virginia Beach, VA takes approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily travel on Lankford Highway and Shore Drive, with a significant portion crossing the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, reflecting a short distance with no highway driving. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a straightforward journey. Given its manageable length, it’s ideal for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a larger travel plan.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.5 miles from Exmore, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lankford Highway | 29.7 mi | 41m |
| Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel | 17.7 mi | 24m |
| Shore Drive | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| North Great Neck Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| First Colonial Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Laskin Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 24th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lankford Highway
— 29.7 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exmore, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
1
Start on Westfield Avenue
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
Westfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 13 BUS
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 13
29 mi
·
39 min
·
Lankford Highway
4
Merge onto US 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lankford Highway
5
Continue on US 13
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
6
Continue on US 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northampton Boulevard
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 60: Virginia Beach, Ocean Front
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 60
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Shore Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto VA 279
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Great Neck Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto SR 615
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
First Colonial Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto US 58
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Laskin Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto North Birdneck Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Birdneck Road
13
Turn left onto 24th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
24th Street
14
Turn left onto Baltic Avenue
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Baltic Avenue
15
Turn right onto 25th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
25th Street
16
Arrive at destination
25th Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 1.5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility on when to depart for Virginia Beach from Exmore. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour or early morning traffic, especially as you approach the populated Virginia Beach area. The longest stretch is under 30 miles, so you won't need extensive breaks, but the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel is a unique experience that might warrant a brief pause at one of its plazas. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be more spread out on the bridge itself.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.5 miles from Exmore, VA, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.7 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 13 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.5 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Virginia Beach, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Exmore, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Exmore, VA
This is one driving day of about 61.1 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Exmore, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lankford Highway for about 29.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.5 miles from Exmore, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 13 BUS / Main Street
Turn right onto US 13 BUS / Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
49.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Virginia Beach, Ocean Front
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.
Toward US 60: Virginia Beach, Ocean Front
4
49.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 60 / Shore Drive
Turn left onto US 60 / Shore Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
53.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
VA 279 / North Great Neck Road
Turn right onto VA 279 / North Great Neck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
SR 615 / First Colonial Road
Turn left onto SR 615 / First Colonial Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.55 one way
$19.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.45 | $20.89 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
$4.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Virginia Beach, VA
Morning in Virginia Beach on Tuesday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
21 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
1h 33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
Fort Monroe National Monument
National Monument
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 44.2
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 61.1-mile trip, with a 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.7 miles on Lankford Highway. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts, particularly as you transition to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel and then onto Shore Drive. This suggests a varied driving experience, moving from local roads to a more unique crossing and finally to a coastal approach.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.7 mi on Lankford Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 13 BUS / Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 13 BUS / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.7 miles (US 60 / Shore Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Exmore, VA to Virginia Beach, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Ocean Front along the way.
Ocean Front
49.5 mi in
|
~1h 9m
About the Cities
Arriving in Virginia Beach, VA
Full guide →Virginia Beach is a resort city in southeast Virginia on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.7 miles on Lankford Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.00 in tolls one way, starting with Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 13 BUS / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 49.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.7 miles (US 60 / Shore Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Monroe National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Virginia Beach, VA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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