Origin
Gloucester Point, VA
Morning in Gloucester Point on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gloucester Point, 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 14m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gloucester Point, VA
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Virginia Beach, VA
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Trip Overview
Spanning 52 miles, the trip from Gloucester Point to Virginia Beach is a straightforward journey through Southeast Virginia that typically takes about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick coastal getaway. You will primarily navigate via the George Washington Memorial Highway, the Hampton Roads Beltway, and the Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway. Since both your origin and destination sit within the same region, you will find a consistent atmosphere throughout the drive. It is a practical, efficient path that gets you from the quiet of Gloucester Point to the coast without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 12 mi | 15m |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| George Washington Memorial Highway | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| I 64 | 10 mi | 12m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Coleman Bridge | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| J Clyde Morris Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| 21st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hampton Roads Beltway
— 12 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloucester Point, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
1
Start on SR 1208
483 ft
·
13 sec
·
Greate Road
2
Turn right onto SR 1206
369 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lafayette Heights Drive
3
Turn left onto US 17
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
George Washington Memorial Highway
4
Continue on US 17
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Coleman Bridge
5
Continue on US 17
11 mi
·
17 min
·
George Washington Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 17
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
8
Merge onto I 64
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
10
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
11
Continue on I 64; US 60
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 284A
Toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 264 East: Va Beach
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Merge onto I 264
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
15
Continue on 21st Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
21st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Arctic Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto 25th Street
454 ft
·
12 sec
·
25th Street
18
Arrive at destination
25th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Gloucester Point, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 12.9 and 51.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
38.6 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
38.8 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
6
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
Arctic Avenue
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.13 one way
$16.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from local roads to major regional arteries. You will spend roughly 42% of your time on highways, providing a blend of steady cruising and shorter, local navigation. The most significant stretch of high-speed travel occurs on the Hampton Roads Beltway, where you can expect to cover 12 miles without interruption. While parts of the journey feel like a standard interstate grind, the shift between the George Washington Memorial Highway and the Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway keeps the pace varied. Expect a functional drive that moves you efficiently through the urban and suburban landscape of the region.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on Hampton Roads Beltway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
56 ft
-2 ft
Total Climb
54 ft
Total Descent
81 ft
Highest Point
56 ft
~7.4 mi in
Elevation Range
58 ft
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.
Between Gloucester Point, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Norfolk
12.9 mi in
|
~21m
Portsmouth
38.6 mi in
|
~54m
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 14m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 miles on Hampton Roads Beltway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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