Hillsville, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is 305.3 miles and takes about 6h 47m via Jeb Stuart Highway and US 58, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to its coastal counterpart. Expect a mixed driving experience, with a significant portion on highways but also stretches on main roads. With only one recommended stop and a drive time under seven hours, this is a manageable one-day journey for most travelers. Plan for a straightforward drive with minimal complications.
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
152.7 miles from Hillsville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi
1h 20m
Jeb Stuart Highway
31.2 mi
42m
US 58
29.4 mi
37m
I 264
24.5 mi
34m
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi
29m
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi
30m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi
24m
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsville, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
1
Start on US 221; US 58 BUS
73 ft·9 sec·West Stuart Drive
2
Turn right onto US 52
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward US 58 East: Martinsville, Danville
4
Merge onto US 58
2.4 mi·2 min·Hillsville Bypass
5
Continue on US 58
15 mi·20 min·Danville Pike
6
Continue on US 58
31 mi·42 min·Jeb Stuart Highway
7
Continue on US 58
8.4 mi·11 min·A. L. Philpott Highway
8
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·40 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 220 South
9
Merge onto US 58; US 220
9.4 mi·10 min·William F Stone Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
15 mi·19 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East: DanvilleUse the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 58
14 mi·17 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East
12
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
13
Merge onto US 58; US 360
2.9 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
15
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
16
Continue on US 58; US 360
19 mi·24 min·Bill Tuck Highway
17
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi·4 min·Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi·24 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
19
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·Highway 1
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Continue on US 58
3.3 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
21
Continue on US 58
1.1 mi·1 min·East Atlantic Street
22
Continue on US 58
3.6 mi·5 min·Highway 58
23
Continue on US 58
1.2 mi·2 min·Piney Pond Road
24
Continue on US 58
23 mi·30 min·Governor Harrison Parkway
25
Continue on US 58
6.4 mi·8 min·Pleasant Shade Drive
26
Continue on US 58
5.1 mi·6 min·West Atlantic Street
27
Continue on US 58
62 mi·1 hr 20 min·Southampton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
1.7 mi·2 min·West Military Highway
29
Take the exit onto US 13; US 460
0.7 mi·1 min·US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460
0.4 mi·56 sec·US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
31
Merge onto I 664; US 13; US 460
0.6 mi·42 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
32
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 15AToward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
33
Continue on I 264
7.2 mi·11 min·I 264
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 264; VA 337
17 mi·23 min·I 264; VA 337
Use the slight right lane.
35
Continue on 21st Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·21st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
0.3 mi·46 sec·Arctic Avenue
Use the left lane.
37
Turn right onto 25th Street
454 ft·12 sec·25th Street
38
Arrive at destination
25th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 47m estimated duration, leaving Hillsville, VA in the morning will allow you to reach Virginia Beach, VA with plenty of daylight remaining. The drive is structured for a single day, but consider breaking it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace, perhaps with an early stop around the halfway point. Fuel costs are estimated at $48, so ensure your tank is full before departing and monitor your gauge, especially during the 62.1-mile stretch on Southampton Parkway. With only one recommended stop, planning your rest and refueling around that point will be key to a smooth trip.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.7 miles from Hillsville, VA, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 67 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.7 miles or 3h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 31m
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 Hillsville, 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 Hillsville, VA
This is one driving day of about 305.3 miles and 6h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Hillsville, 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 Southampton Parkway for about 62.1 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 147.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.4 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 58 East: Martinsville, Danville
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 58 East: Martinsville, Danville
6
58.8 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|US 58
Take the exit onto US 58 toward US 58 East, US 220 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 58 East, US 220 South
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68.5 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|US 58
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 toward US 58 East: Danville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 58 East: Danville
6
97.6 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road
Merge onto US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
147.9 mi into trip|~3h 14m in|US 58 / Clarksville Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.74 one way
$95.48 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg107 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$52.20
$104.40
premium
$4.70
$56.50
$113.01
diesel
$5.61
$67.41
$134.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
91.6
1
$32.06
$14.65
Efficient EV
76.3
0
$26.71
$12.21
EV Truck/SUV
122.1
1
$42.74
$19.54
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 16, 2026
Origin
Hillsville, VA
Morning
in Hillsville on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Virginia Beach, VA
Morning
in Virginia Beach on Sunday
Local time
10:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Henderson, NC
153 mi in
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
12 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
6h 47m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
13 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 284.3
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 48% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches that feel like a typical interstate drive, interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 62.1 miles on Southampton Parkway, offering a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, moving from the rolling terrain of the Southeast to the flatter coastal plains. Be prepared for varying speed limits and road conditions throughout the 305.3-mile journey.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.1 mi on Southampton Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 17 significant decision points across 305.3 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 1.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.8 miles (US 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.5 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Hillsville, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Hill, Norfolk and Va Beach.
Hill
147.9 mi in|~3h 14m|via US 58
Norfolk
277.5 mi in|~6h 6m|via US 13; US 460
Va Beach
277.5 mi in|~6h 6m|via US 13; US 460
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 47m. Total distance: 305.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 47m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.1 miles on Southampton Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.8 miles (US 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 68.5 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Monroe National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.8 hours each way, a round trip means 13.6 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.
