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

The driving distance from Crozet, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
193.94 mi
03h 05m
Flight
171.34 mi
275.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.34 mi
Kilometers
275.75 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.94 mi
Kilometers
312.12 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Tue, May 26, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Crozet
Tue, May 26, 5:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crozet
2026-05-25T22:59
Arrive Virginia Beach
Tue, May 26, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crozet
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
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From Crozet
96.9 mi
01h 32m
To Virginia Beach
97.1 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 mph N
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crozet Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Crozet Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rockfish Gap Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2122 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    69.4 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  12. 12

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crozet 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockfish Gap Turnpike
71.1 mi · 37%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 12%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 6%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rockfish Gap Turnpike

Merge slight left

69.4 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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
171.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 32m from Crozet
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crozet 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 Crozet to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.9 miles from Crozet and 97.1 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 171.3 miles (275.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.09 one way or $54.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Crozet and Showers And Thunderstorms near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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 Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11.6 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 8.9 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 8.9 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 8.9 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 Windsor.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crozet and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 171.34 mi (275.75 km).

Crozet

#1 Crozet

Census designated place

Population2,138
Coordinates38.0695800, -78.7005800
Altitude219
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: Crozet Avenue (-78.700683, 38.069637)
End: 25th Street (-75.978051, 36.853145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.91 L · about $27.09
Round trip
$54.19
13.68 gal · 51.82 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.09 $54.19
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.29 $60.59
Premium $4.78 $32.68 $65.36
Diesel $5.62 $38.47 $76.94

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Crozet and Virginia Beach. The current time is 22:59:37.

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.