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

The driving distance from Dumbarton, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
112.69 mi
01h 56m
Flight
98.1 mi
157.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.1 mi
Kilometers
157.87 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.69 mi
Kilometers
181.35 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Sun, Apr 26, 3:20 PM EDT
Return by in Dumbarton
Sun, Apr 26, 5:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dumbarton
2026-04-26T13:23
Arrive Virginia Beach
Sun, Apr 26, 3:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dumbarton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Williamsburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Dumbarton
56.3 mi
00h 58m
To Virginia Beach
56.4 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph N
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southside Avenue

    63 m · 10 sec · Southside Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Staples Mill Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Staples Mill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Staples Mill Road

    3007 ft · 1 min · Staples Mill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1476 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk

    78.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  10. 10

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dumbarton 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
78.1 mi · 69%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 11%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 10%
Staples Mill Road
5.69 mi · 5%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 3%
I 264 East
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk

78.1 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 58m from Dumbarton
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Dumbarton and 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 Dumbarton to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Dumbarton and 56.4 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Dumbarton and Rain Showers near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.6 mi away

James City County

Williamsburg
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 2.4 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 4.6 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsburg.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

1 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

36 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

59 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

64 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dumbarton and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 98.1 mi (157.87 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dumbarton

Dumbarton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6037600, -77.4913700
Altitude61
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: Southside Avenue (-77.491427, 37.60393)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.05 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.53
7.96 gal · 30.1 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.76 $31.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.63 $35.25
Premium $4.78 $19.02 $38.03
Diesel $5.62 $22.38 $44.77

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Dumbarton and Virginia Beach. The current time is 13:23:38.

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.