How far is Bull Run Mountain Estates, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?

The driving distance from Bull Run Mountain Estates, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.06 mi
03h 45m
Flight
168.84 mi
271.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.84 mi
Kilometers
271.72 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.06 mi
Kilometers
342.89 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Tue, Nov 10, 10:02 PM EST
Return by in Bull Run Mountain Estates
Wed, Nov 11, 1:48 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bull Run Mountain Estates
2026-11-10T18:17
Arrive Virginia Beach
Tue, Nov 10, 10:02 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bull Run Mountain Estates
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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Bull Run Mountain Estates
106.4 mi
01h 52m
To Virginia Beach
106.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 5:00 PM EST
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bull Run Mountain Estates and Virginia Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bull Run Mountain Estates and Virginia Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Youngs Drive

    35 m · 7 sec · Youngs Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Logmill Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Logmill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 66 East: Washington

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 234 South: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Dumfries

    3163 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Prince William Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    13.6 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  19. 19

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  20. 20

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bull Run Mountain Estates and Virginia Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
80.8 mi · 38%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 32%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 6%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 6%
Prince William Parkway
8.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.3 mi
168.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 52m from Bull Run Mountain Estates
Leave By
9:28 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bull Run Mountain Estates and Sunny near Virginia Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bull Run Mountain Estates to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Bull Run Mountain Estates and 106.6 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 168.8 miles (271.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 9:28 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.96 one way or $57.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bull Run Mountain Estates and Sunny near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.8 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bull Run Mountain Estates and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 168.84 mi (271.72 km).

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#1 Bull Run Mountain Estates

Bull Run Mountain Estates is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9037200, -77.6616600
Altitude162
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: Youngs Drive (-77.661811, 38.903829)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.46 L · about $28.96
Round trip
$57.92
15.04 gal · 56.92 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $28.96 $57.92
Mid-grade $4.33 $32.55 $65.11
Premium $4.75 $35.74 $71.47
Diesel $6.15 $46.27 $92.54

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Bull Run Mountain Estates and Virginia Beach. The current time is 18:17:01.

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.