Virginia Beach, VA to Edinburg, VA is 244.2 miles and takes about 5h 6m via I 64 and Spotswood Trail, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, beginning in a coastal area and heading inland. The profile indicates a mix of highway and surface roads, so expect some variety in your driving experience. With a recommended one-day drive, it's a manageable trip for most drivers looking to cover ground efficiently.
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
122.1 miles from Virginia Beach, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
101.3 mi
1h 50m
Spotswood Trail
30.6 mi
41m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi
24m
Hampton Roads Beltway
17.7 mi
24m
I 81
12.1 mi
12m
4th Street
11.4 mi
17m
James Madison Highway
10.8 mi
15m
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 101.3 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach, VA and Edinburg, VA.
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Start on 25th Street
121 ft·8 sec·25th Street
2
Turn right onto US 60
0.2 mi·33 sec·Pacific Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto 22nd Street
0.5 mi·46 sec·22nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on I 264
11 mi·14 min·Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 15-14-13Toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military HighwayUse the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 14BToward I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, RichmondUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 64
12 mi·17 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi·4 min·Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
10
Continue on I 64; US 60
5.9 mi·7 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
61 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·32 sec
Exit 200Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NCUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
1.3 mi·2 min
Toward I 295 North: WashingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 295
23 mi·24 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·55 sec
Exit 53AToward I 64 West: Charlottesville
16
Merge onto I 64
40 mi·43 min·I 64
Toward I 64 West: CharlottesvilleUse the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 15: Gordonsville, PalmyraUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
19
Turn straight onto US 15
11 mi·15 min·James Madison Highway
20
Continue on US 15; US 33
0.4 mi·34 sec·Martinsburg Avenue
21
Continue on US 15; US 33
0.7 mi·1 min·South Main Street
22
Enter roundabout onto US 33; VA 231
117 ft·1 sec·North Main Street
23
Continue on US 33; VA 231
0.2 mi·13 sec·North Main Street
24
Continue on US 33
5.4 mi·8 min·Spotswood Trail
25
Enter roundabout onto US 33; VA 20
83 ft·1 sec·Spotswood Trail
26
Continue on US 33; VA 20
12 mi·17 min·Spotswood Trail
27
Continue on US 33
2.2 mi·2 min·Stanardsville By-Pass
28
Continue on US 33
13 mi·16 min·Spotswood Trail
29
Take the exit onto US 33 BUS
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 33 BUS
Use the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 33 BUS
363 ft·11 sec·US 33 BUS
31
Continue on US 340
0.8 mi·1 min·South Stuart Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
32
Continue on US 340
4.3 mi·6 min·North East Side Highway
33
Continue on US 340
0.3 mi·23 sec·South Third Street
34
Continue on US 340
0.1 mi·18 sec·3rd Street
35
Continue on US 340
11 mi·17 min·4th Street
36
At end of road, turn left onto US 211
4.4 mi·6 min·US 211
37
Continue on US 211
1.6 mi·2 min·East Lee Highway
38
Turn left onto SR 1002
0.9 mi·2 min·East Old Cross Road
39
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
40
Merge onto I 81
12 mi·12 min·I 81
41
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward SR 614: Bowman's Crossing
42
Turn right onto SR 614
0.3 mi·50 sec·South Middle Road
43
At end of road, turn left onto US 11
1.5 mi·2 min·Old Valley Pike
44
Continue on US 11
0.3 mi·38 sec·South Main Street
45
Arrive at destination
US 11; SR 675
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 5-hour drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid heavier traffic, especially if you're leaving from the Virginia Beach area. The route is well within a single day's driving time, allowing for flexibility with stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on I 64 is over 100 miles, and plan your refueling before you hit that segment. You'll encounter a mix of road types, so be prepared for a change in pace as you transition from the interstate.
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 122.1 miles from Virginia Beach, VA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.3 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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.1 miles or 2h 27m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edinburg, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA
This is one driving day of about 244.2 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Virginia Beach, 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 I 64 for about 101.3 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 95.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 60 / Pacific Avenue
Turn right onto US 60 / Pacific Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
11.4 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway
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 15-14-13
Toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond...
9
12.7 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 14B
Toward I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport...
8
95.4 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
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.
Exit 200
Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
7
95.8 mi into trip|~1h 57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 295 North: Washington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.19 one way
$76.37 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg85 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$41.75
$83.51
premium
$4.70
$45.20
$90.39
diesel
$5.61
$53.92
$107.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.3
0
$25.64
$11.72
Efficient EV
61.1
0
$21.37
$9.77
EV Truck/SUV
97.7
1
$34.19
$15.63
Gas CO2
85 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 18, 2026
Origin
Virginia Beach, VA
Late night
in Virginia Beach on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edinburg, VA
Late night
in Edinburg on Sunday
Local time
12:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
11 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 6m 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.
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
$15
near mile 50.5
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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...
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
$30
near mile 210.5
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has a long and rich heritage that still inspires today. Native Americans first shaped the land, followed by colonists and settlers. The fertile valley became an important...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 244.2
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 92.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is about 53% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the drive on faster roads like I 64. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 101.3 miles on I 64 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to navigate through areas with a higher density of exits on the highway sections, followed by more open cruising on Spotswood Trail and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.3 mi on I 64.
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 early in the drive near US 60 / Pacific Avenue.
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 25 significant decision points across 244.2 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: near the start (US 60 / Pacific Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Virginia Beach, VA and Edinburg, VA, road signs point toward Hampton, Richmond, Rocky Mount and Palmyra.
Hampton
12.7 mi in|~18m
Richmond
12.7 mi in|~18m
Rocky Mount
95.4 mi in|~1h 56m
Palmyra
160.5 mi in|~3h 8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 244.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101.3 miles on I 64. 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 Edinburg, 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: near the start (US 60 / Pacific Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Edinburg, VA before the return drive.
