Traveling from Union Hall to Virginia Beach covers 246.9 miles and typically takes about 5 hours and 42 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a manageable distance within Virginia, you can comfortably complete the journey in one day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $40 on fuel for the trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. You will navigate via Southampton Parkway, I-264, and the Clarksville Bypass, transitioning from the rural landscape of Southeast Virginia toward the coastal environment. It is a straightforward route that moves you efficiently across the state, making it a reliable choice for a weekend getaway or a planned excursion.
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
123.5 miles from Union Hall, 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
I 264
24.5 mi
34m
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi
29m
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi
30m
Bill Tuck Highway
18.1 mi
22m
Halifax Road
16.4 mi
23m
West Gretna Road
13.5 mi
18m
Chatham Road
12.9 mi
19m
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Hall, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
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Start on SR 945
1.9 mi·7 min·Kemp Ford Road
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Turn left onto VA 40
4.6 mi·6 min·Old Franklin Turnpike
3
Continue on VA 40
14 mi·18 min·West Gretna Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 29 South
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Merge onto US 29
9.8 mi·11 min·US 29
Toward US 29 South
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·23 sec
Toward VA 57
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Turn left onto VA 57
14 mi·19 min·Halifax Road
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Continue on VA 57
13 mi·19 min·Chatham Road
9
Continue on VA 360
3.5 mi·5 min·Mountain Road
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At end of road, turn right onto US 501
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
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Continue on US 501
1.9 mi·3 min·Halifax Road
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Turn left onto VA 129
0.9 mi·1 min·Old Halifax Road
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Continue on VA 129
1.8 mi·3 min·North Main Street
14
Turn left onto VA 34
0.5 mi·1 min·Hodges Street
15
Turn right onto US 360
0.4 mi·39 sec·John Randolph Boulevard
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Continue on US 360
0.3 mi·31 sec·James D Hagood Highway
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Continue on US 360
0.4 mi·43 sec·John Randolph Boulevard
18
Turn left onto US 58
18 mi·22 min·Bill Tuck Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi·4 min·Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi·24 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
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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
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Continue on US 58
1.1 mi·1 min·East Atlantic Street
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Continue on US 58
3.6 mi·5 min·Highway 58
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Continue on US 58
1.2 mi·2 min·Piney Pond Road
26
Continue on US 58
23 mi·30 min·Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on US 58
6.4 mi·8 min·Pleasant Shade Drive
28
Continue on US 58
5.1 mi·6 min·West Atlantic Street
29
Continue on US 58
62 mi·1 hr 20 min·Southampton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
1.7 mi·2 min·West Military Highway
31
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
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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
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Merge onto I 664; US 13; US 460
0.6 mi·42 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 15AToward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
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Continue on I 264
7.2 mi·11 min·I 264
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 264; VA 337
17 mi·23 min·I 264; VA 337
Use the slight right lane.
37
Continue on 21st Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·21st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
0.3 mi·46 sec·Arctic Avenue
Use the left lane.
39
Turn right onto 25th Street
454 ft·12 sec·25th Street
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Arrive at destination
25th Street
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan for at least one stop to break up the nearly six-hour duration and keep your focus sharp. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid potential congestion on the final approach into Virginia Beach. Since this is a one-day trip, your primary advantage is flexibility, allowing you to adjust your departure time based on local traffic patterns. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge along the longer stretches, particularly when moving through the 62.1-mile segment on Southampton Parkway, to ensure you don't need to hunt for a station in a rural area. Taking this single scheduled break will make the transition from the quiet start in Union Hall to the high-traffic coastal destination much more manageable.
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 123.5 miles from Union Hall, 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 54 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.5 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 39m
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 Union Hall, 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 Union Hall, VA
This is one driving day of about 246.9 miles and 5h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Union Hall, 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 89.5 and 246.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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89.5 mi into trip|~2h 9m 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
219.9 mi into trip|~5h 3m 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...
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220.9 mi into trip|~5h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15A
Toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
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228.9 mi into trip|~5h 17m in|I 264; VA 337
Keep slight right at fork onto I 264; VA 337
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
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246.5 mi into trip|~5h 41m in|Arctic Avenue
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.61 one way
$77.22 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$42.22
$84.43
premium
$4.70
$45.70
$91.39
diesel
$5.61
$54.51
$109.02
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Old Franklin Turnpike
(4.6 mi)$0.32
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
$39
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.4 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
74.1
0
$25.92
$11.85
Efficient EV
61.7
0
$21.60
$9.88
EV Truck/SUV
98.8
1
$34.57
$15.80
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
Union Hall, VA
Afternoon
in Union Hall on Sunday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Virginia Beach, VA
Afternoon
in Virginia Beach on Sunday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Lawrenceville, VA
123 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
13 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 42m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This mixed drive consists of 53% highway travel, offering a balance between steady interstate cruising and more localized road navigation. You should prepare for a variety of conditions, as the route shifts from the open flow of major arteries to the specific requirements of the Clarksville Bypass and Southampton Parkway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Southampton Parkway, where you will cover 62.1 miles of road at a time. The transition from inland Southeast Virginia into the busier corridors near the coast means the pace of traffic will likely increase as you approach your final destination. It is a functional drive that requires your attention as you navigate these changing road types.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
40 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 89.5 miles in near US 58 / Clarksville Bypass.
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 18 significant decision points across 246.9 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 89.5 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.9 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Union Hall, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Hill, Norfolk and Va Beach.
Hill
89.5 mi in|~2h 9m|via US 58
Norfolk
219.1 mi in|~5h 1m|via US 13; US 460
Va Beach
219.1 mi in|~5h 1m|via US 13; US 460
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 42m. Total distance: 246.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
Expect about $0.32 in tolls one way, starting with Old Franklin Turnpike. 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.
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 89.5 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 219.9 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 220.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.4 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.
