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

The driving distance from Chatmoss, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
238.83 mi
04h 12m
Flight
212.68 mi
342.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.68 mi
Kilometers
342.27 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.83 mi
Kilometers
384.36 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 7:49 AM EDT
Return by in Chatmoss
Fri, Apr 17, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatmoss
2026-04-17T03:36
Arrive Virginia Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 7:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatmoss
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
Brodnax
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Chatmoss
120.5 mi
02h 06m
To Virginia Beach
118.2 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Olivet Road

    76 m · 9 sec · Mount Olivet Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Liberty Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Old Liberty Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Irisburg Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Irisburg Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 58 East

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William F Stone Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · William F Stone Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 58 East: Danville

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 East

    14.2 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Boston Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Bill Tuck Highway

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Clarksville Bypass

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass

    19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1

  16. 16

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  19. 19

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  22. 22

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Southampton Parkway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on West Military Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.2 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk

    1.2 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    17.2 mi · 23 min

  31. 31

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatmoss 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
34 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 26%
US 58 East
29.5 mi · 12%
I 264 East
26.4 mi · 11%
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi · 10%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 9%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
212.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brodnax
02h 06m from Chatmoss
Leave By
8:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Chatmoss and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Brodnax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.5 miles from Chatmoss and 118.2 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 8:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.39 one way or $66.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Chatmoss and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Brodnax

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

80 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

88 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

106 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Wilson

110 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatmoss and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 212.68 mi (342.27 km).

Chatmoss

#1 Chatmoss

Census designated place

Population1,698
Coordinates36.6568000, -79.8122600
Altitude200
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: Mount Olivet Road (-79.812159, 36.656798)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.43 gal
31.9 L · about $33.39
Round trip
$66.78
16.86 gal · 63.8 L
Estimated CO2
74.9 kg one way
Round trip: 149.8 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.39 $66.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.34 $74.67
Premium $4.78 $40.28 $80.56
Diesel $5.62 $47.41 $94.82

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatmoss and Virginia Beach. The current time is 03:36:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.