How far is Appomattox, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?
The driving distance from Appomattox, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in southeastern Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Appomattox and Virginia Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Appomattox and Virginia Beach.
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Start on Confederate Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Confederate Boulevard
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Continue on Richmond Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi · 29 min · Prince Edward Highway
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Turn left onto Holly Farms Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road
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Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road
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Take the exit right toward VA 150 South
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway
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Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington
2279 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1863 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
1777 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
914 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Va Beach
3229 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Continue on 21st Street
2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street
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Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue
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Turn right onto 25th Street
139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Appomattox and Virginia Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Appomattox and Mostly Sunny near Virginia Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Appomattox to Virginia Beach?
The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.4 miles from Appomattox and 88 miles from Virginia Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Appomattox and Mostly Sunny near Virginia Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Petersburg station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Appomattox and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 160.71 mi (258.64 km).
#1 Appomattox
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,808 |
| Coordinates | 37.3570900, -78.8252900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Virginia Beach
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
| Population | 451,231 |
| Coordinates | 36.8529300, -75.9779900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: 25th Street (-75.978051, 36.853145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $26.06 | $52.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.14 | $58.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.44 | $62.88 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.01 | $74.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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