How far is Carrollton, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?
The driving distance from Carrollton, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Virginia Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Virginia Beach.
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Start on Norsworthy Drive
1829 ft · 41 sec · Norsworthy Drive
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Turn left onto Brewers Neck Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
713 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Continue on Bridge Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Western Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Freeway
1.1 km · 46 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
1 km · 42 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Norfolk
2572 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
17.2 mi · 23 min
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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 Carrollton 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 264 East
Keep slight right
17.2 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carrollton 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 Carrollton to Virginia Beach?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portsmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20 miles from Carrollton and 20.1 miles from Virginia Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Carrollton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Virginia Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.84 km).
#1 Carrollton
Carrollton is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9468200, -76.5605100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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 (-75.978053, 36.853161)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $3.92 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $8.80 | $17.60 |
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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