How far is Beaverdam, VA from Covington, VA?

The driving distance from Beaverdam, VA to Covington, VA is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.87 mi
03h 17m
Flight
128.01 mi
206.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.01 mi
Kilometers
206.02 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.87 mi
Kilometers
263.72 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covington
Sat, Nov 7, 4:03 AM EST
Return by in Beaverdam
Sat, Nov 7, 7:20 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaverdam
2026-11-07T00:46
Arrive Covington
Sat, Nov 7, 4:03 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaverdam
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waynesboro
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Beaverdam
81.8 mi
01h 38m
To Covington
82.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beaverdam and Covington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaverdam and Covington.

  1. 1

    Start on Beaver Dam Road

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Beaver Dam Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Ridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Windyknight Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Windyknight Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Paynes Mill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Paynes Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Jackson Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Gardners Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Gardners Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cross County Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Cross County Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cartersville Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Cartersville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Fredericksburg Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Old Fredericksburg Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Lexington, Charleston

    42.1 mi · 46 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 154: Covington, Hot Springs

    754 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Durant Road

    1949 ft · 49 sec · South Durant Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Craig Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Craig Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Locust Street

    675 ft · 19 sec · West Locust Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Lexington Avenue

    107 m · 9 sec · North Lexington Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1653 ft · 49 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beaverdam and Covington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Fredericksburg Road
97.8 mi · 60%
I 64 West
42.1 mi · 26%
Beaver Dam Road
6.05 mi · 4%
Jefferson Highway
2.89 mi · 2%
Old Ridge Road
2.81 mi · 2%
Cartersville Road
2.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Old Fredericksburg Road

Merge slight left

95.4 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
128 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
01h 38m from Beaverdam
Leave By
10:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Beaverdam and Sunny near Covington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaverdam to Covington?

The road trip is about 163.9 miles (263.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Beaverdam and 82.1 miles from Covington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.64 one way or $45.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Beaverdam and Sunny near Covington.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waynesboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waynesboro.

RAIL

Staunton station

18 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

35 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

77 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

88 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaverdam and Covington. Straight-line distance: 128.01 mi (206.02 km).

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#1 Beaverdam

Beaverdam is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.9412500, -77.6544300
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Covington

#2 Covington

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population5,639
Coordinates37.7934600, -79.9939500
Altitude381
CountryUnited States
Start: Beaverdam (-77.65443, 37.94125)
End: Covington (-79.99395, 37.79346)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.89 L · about $22.64
Round trip
$45.28
11.56 gal · 43.78 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $22.64 $45.28
Mid-grade $4.41 $25.51 $51.03
Premium $4.82 $27.87 $55.73
Diesel $6.20 $35.81 $71.63

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaverdam and Covington. The current time is 00:46:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.