How far is Chase City, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?
The driving distance from Chase City, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 154.1 miles (248 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 02h 46m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chase City and Virginia Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chase City and Virginia Beach.
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Start on East 2nd Street
13.6 mi · 21 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Highway Forty-Seven
6.7 mi · 10 min · Highway Forty-Seven
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Continue on West Atlantic Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Atlantic Street
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Turn right onto South Thomas Street
113 m · 16 sec · South Thomas Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Maple Lane
121 m · 14 sec · Maple Lane
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Turn right onto East Atlantic Street
2070 ft · 55 sec · East Atlantic Street
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Turn left onto East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street
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Continue on Highway 58
3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
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Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road
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Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
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Continue on West Atlantic Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street
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Continue on Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway
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Continue on West Military Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
2322 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 11 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 Chase City 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.
Southampton Parkway
Continue on Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Chase City 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 Chase City to Virginia Beach?
The road trip is about 154.1 miles (248 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Capron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Chase City and 77.1 miles from Virginia Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chase City and Sunny near Virginia Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Capron
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Capron.
Petersburg station
Newport News station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Norfolk
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chase City and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 137.22 mi (220.84 km).
#1 Chase City
Town
| Population | 2,217 |
| Coordinates | 36.7993100, -78.4583300 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $24.09 | $48.19 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $30.59 | $61.19 |
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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