How far is Broadway, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?

The driving distance from Broadway, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 252 miles (405.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.98 mi
03h 59m
Flight
196.33 mi
315.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.33 mi
Kilometers
315.96 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.98 mi
Kilometers
405.53 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Tue, May 26, 1:33 PM EDT
Return by in Broadway
Tue, May 26, 5:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadway
2026-05-26T09:33
Arrive Virginia Beach
Tue, May 26, 1:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadway
9:00 PM EDT
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
Wyndham
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Broadway
125.8 mi
01h 59m
To Virginia Beach
126.1 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Broadway and Virginia Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broadway and Virginia Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Timber Way

    63 m · 4 sec · Timber Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Mayland Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Mayland Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    35.6 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond

    1 km · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    89.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth

    914 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Va Beach

    3229 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadway and Virginia Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
158 mi · 63%
Mayland Road
39.9 mi · 16%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 9%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 5%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 5%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight right

89.6 mi · 01h 38m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.6 mi
196.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndham
01h 59m from Broadway
Leave By
9:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Broadway and Showers And Thunderstorms near Virginia Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broadway to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 252 miles (405.5 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Broadway and 126.1 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.6 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 9:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.21 one way or $70.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Broadway and Showers And Thunderstorms near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Wyndham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wyndham, 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 Wyndham.

RAIL

Ashland

13 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

14 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

24 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

53 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broadway and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 196.33 mi (315.96 km).

Broadway

#1 Broadway

Road in Manhattan, New York City

Population3,995
Coordinates38.6131700, -78.7989100
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Virginia Beach

#2 Virginia Beach

The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.

Population451,231
Coordinates36.8529300, -75.9779900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-78.798916, 38.613159)
End: 25th Street (-75.978051, 36.853145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.89 gal
33.66 L · about $35.21
Round trip
$70.43
17.78 gal · 67.32 L
Estimated CO2
79 kg one way
Round trip: 158 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.21 $70.43
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.37 $78.75
Premium $4.78 $42.48 $84.95
Diesel $5.62 $50.00 $99.99

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Broadway and Virginia Beach. The current time is 09:33:59.

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