Stuart, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is 269.4 miles and takes about 5h 59m via Southampton Parkway and US 58, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily takes you across Virginia's Southeast region. Expect a mix of highway and surface roads, so it's not a pure interstate sprint. Given the 5h 59m estimated drive time, it's very doable as a single-day trip, especially if you leave earlier in the day. You'll be covering a significant portion of the state, so pack accordingly.
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
134.7 miles from Stuart, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi
1h 20m
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
Jeb Stuart Highway
14 mi
18m
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Traffic on I-264
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,040 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~203 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
19.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stuart, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
1
Start on US 58 BUS
0.5 mi·1 min·East Blue Ridge Street
2
Turn right onto US 58
14 mi·18 min·Jeb Stuart Highway
3
Continue on US 58
8.4 mi·11 min·A. L. Philpott Highway
4
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·40 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 220 South
5
Merge onto US 58; US 220
9.4 mi·10 min·William F Stone Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
15 mi·19 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East: DanvilleUse the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 58
14 mi·17 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East
8
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
9
Merge onto US 58; US 360
2.9 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
11
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
12
Continue on US 58; US 360
19 mi·24 min·Bill Tuck Highway
13
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi·4 min·Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi·24 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
15
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·Highway 1
16
Continue on US 58
3.3 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
17
Continue on US 58
1.1 mi·1 min·East Atlantic Street
18
Continue on US 58
3.6 mi·5 min·Highway 58
19
Continue on US 58
1.2 mi·2 min·Piney Pond Road
20
Continue on US 58
23 mi·30 min·Governor Harrison Parkway
21
Continue on US 58
6.4 mi·8 min·Pleasant Shade Drive
22
Continue on US 58
5.1 mi·6 min·West Atlantic Street
23
Continue on US 58
62 mi·1 hr 20 min·Southampton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
1.7 mi·2 min·West Military Highway
25
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
26
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
27
Merge onto I 664; US 13; US 460
0.6 mi·42 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
28
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 15AToward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
29
Continue on I 264
7.2 mi·11 min·I 264
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 264; VA 337
17 mi·23 min·I 264; VA 337
Use the slight right lane.
31
Continue on 21st Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·21st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
0.3 mi·46 sec·Arctic Avenue
Use the left lane.
33
Turn right onto 25th Street
454 ft·12 sec·25th Street
34
Arrive at destination
25th Street
Trip Plan
For this 269.4-mile drive, consider leaving Stuart, VA by mid-morning to ensure you arrive in Virginia Beach with plenty of daylight. Since the estimated travel time is under 6 hours, it's a comfortable one-day trip. Break up the drive with a stop around the halfway point; the 62.1-mile stretch on Southampton Parkway might be a good place to plan your first break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $41, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially before hitting longer stretches of US 58.
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 134.7 miles from Stuart, VA, or about 2h 55m 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 59 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.7 miles or 2h 55m 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 51m
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 Stuart, 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 Stuart, VA
This is one driving day of about 269.4 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Stuart, 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 22.9 and 242.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
22.9 mi into trip|~31m 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
7
32.6 mi into trip|~42m 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
61.8 mi into trip|~1h 19m 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
112 mi into trip|~2h 26m 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
6
242.4 mi into trip|~5h 20m in|US 13; US 460
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460 toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmout...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.77 one way
$79.55 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$43.71
$87.42
premium
$4.49
$47.64
$95.29
diesel
$4.80
$50.87
$101.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.8
0
$28.29
$12.93
Efficient EV
67.4
0
$23.57
$10.78
EV Truck/SUV
107.8
1
$37.72
$17.24
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
32 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Stuart, VA
Morning
in Stuart on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:18AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
Destination
Virginia Beach, VA
Morning
in Virginia Beach on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Patchy Smoke
S 7 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 1:18AM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
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
4 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
5h 59m 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.
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
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 250.8
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?
You'll spend about 54% of this 269.4-mile trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch without a major road change is 62.1 miles on Southampton Parkway. After that, you'll transition to US 58 and then I-264. Be prepared for a shift from more open highway cruising to navigating surface roads with more frequent exits and potential local traffic, especially as you approach the destination.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 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?
9/10
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 22.9 miles in near US 58.
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 15 significant decision points across 269.4 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 22.9 miles (US 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles (US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,340 ft5 ft
Total Climb
53 ft
Total Descent
1,384 ft
Highest Point
1,340 ft
Elevation Range
1,335 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stuart, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Hill, Norfolk and Va Beach.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 59m. Total distance: 269.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
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 22.9 miles (US 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles (US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 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.
