Virginia Beach, VA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Virginia Beach, VA have 34 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 20-mile quick runs to 476-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Virginia Beach, VA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

91

Longest Drive

487.8 mi

Pennington Gap, VA

Quickest Drive

29m

Portsmouth, VA

Plan Around Virginia Beach, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Virginia Beach, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Pennington Gap, VA to Virginia Beach, VA 487.8 mi · 9h 19m Clintwood, VA to Virginia Beach, VA 476.1 mi · 9h 17m Norton, VA to Virginia Beach, VA 466.5 mi · 9h 2m Gate City, VA to Virginia Beach, VA 455.2 mi · 8h 36m

Continue From Virginia Beach, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Virginia Beach, VA to Appalachia, VA 476.3 mi · 9h 20m Virginia Beach, VA to Edinburg, VA 244.2 mi · 5h 6m Virginia Beach, VA to Petersburg, VA 217.8 mi · 4h 30m Virginia Beach, VA to Loudoun Valley Estates, VA 217.2 mi · 4h 30m

Trips from Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach, VA to Appalachia, VA

476.3 mi 9h 20m

Virginia Beach, VA to Edinburg, VA

244.2 mi 5h 6m

Virginia Beach, VA to Petersburg, VA

217.8 mi 4h 30m

Virginia Beach, VA to Loudoun Valley Estates, VA

217.2 mi 4h 30m

Virginia Beach, VA to Danville, VA

213.6 mi 4h 44m

Virginia Beach, VA to Rosslyn, VA

207 mi 4h 7m

Virginia Beach, VA to Idylwood, VA

206.6 mi 4h 6m

Virginia Beach, VA to Amherst, VA

206.6 mi 4h 28m

Virginia Beach, VA to Concord, VA

206 mi 4h 21m

Virginia Beach, VA to Alexandria, VA

203.9 mi 4h 3m

Virginia Beach, VA to Kings Park, VA

200.8 mi 3h 59m

Virginia Beach, VA to Ravensworth, VA

200 mi 3h 58m

Virginia Beach, VA to Fort Hunt, VA

199 mi 4h 3m

Virginia Beach, VA to Burke, VA

196.7 mi 3h 57m

Virginia Beach, VA to Merrimac, VA

192.7 mi 3h 57m

Virginia Beach, VA to Independent Hill, VA

186.6 mi 3h 42m

Virginia Beach, VA to Ruckersville, VA

185.3 mi 3h 45m

Virginia Beach, VA to Charlottesville, VA

177.3 mi 3h 29m

Driving from Virginia Beach, VA

Expect an average of 162 miles and about 3h 20m behind the wheel when leaving Virginia Beach, VA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 476 miles (9h 20m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Virginia Beach, VA most often head toward Appalachia, VA (476.3 mi, 9h 20m), Petersburg, VA (217.8 mi, 4h 30m), Loudoun Valley Estates, VA (217.2 mi, 4h 30m), Danville, VA (213.6 mi, 4h 44m), and Rosslyn, VA (207 mi, 4h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 162-mile trip from Virginia Beach, VA, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 34 mapped routes leaving Virginia Beach, VA and 60 routes heading into Virginia Beach, VA, covering 94 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 476 miles.

The longest mapped route from Virginia Beach, VA covers 476 miles and takes approximately 9h 20m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from Virginia Beach, VA runs about 162 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 20m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 162-mile trip from Virginia Beach, VA costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Virginia Beach, VA include Appalachia, VA, Petersburg, VA, Loudoun Valley Estates, VA and Danville, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.