How far is Covington, VA from Beaverdam, VA?
The driving distance from Covington, VA to Beaverdam, VA is about 164 miles (263.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Beaverdam.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Beaverdam.
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Start on West Main Street
1653 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lexington Avenue
107 m · 9 sec · North Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto West Locust Street
675 ft · 14 sec · West Locust Street
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Continue on North Craig Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Craig Avenue
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Continue on South Durant Road
2336 ft · 49 sec · South Durant Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1072 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
72.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
65.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 629: Hadensville
1197 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Old Fredericksburg Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Old Fredericksburg Road
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Continue on Cartersville Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Cartersville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cross County Road
1 mi · 1 min · Cross County Road
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Turn right onto Gardners Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Gardners Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Jackson Road
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Turn slight left onto Paynes Mill Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Paynes Mill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jefferson Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn left onto Windyknight Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Windyknight Road
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Continue on Old Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Ridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Beaver Dam Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Beaver Dam Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beaver Dam Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Beaverdam.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Durant Road
Merge slight left
72.1 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Covington and Sunny near Beaverdam.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Beaverdam?
The road trip is about 164 miles (263.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.8 miles from Covington and 82.1 miles from Beaverdam.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 10:26 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Covington and Sunny near Beaverdam.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro
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 Waynesboro.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Beaverdam. Straight-line distance: 128.01 mi (206.02 km).
#1 Covington
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,639 |
| Coordinates | 37.7934600, -79.9939500 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Beaverdam
Beaverdam is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9412500, -77.6544300 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beaverdam (-77.65443, 37.94125)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $22.68 | $45.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $25.56 | $51.11 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $27.91 | $55.83 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $35.87 | $71.75 |
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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