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

The driving distance from Falmouth, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 162 miles (260.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162 mi
02h 43m
Flight
130.34 mi
209.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.34 mi
Kilometers
209.76 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162 mi
Kilometers
260.71 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 5:24 PM EST
Return by in Falmouth
Fri, Nov 6, 8:07 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-11-06T14:40
Arrive Virginia Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 5:24 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
9:30 PM EST
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
West Point
VA

Town in King William County, Virginia

From Falmouth
79.2 mi
01h 21m
To Virginia Beach
82.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Butler Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Butler Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1795 ft · 40 sec · Cambridge Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Emancipation Highway

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Emancipation Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Patriot Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Patriot Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Patriot Highway

    2178 ft · 56 sec · Patriot Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 95 South

    1173 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  15. 15

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 42%
I 95 South
40.2 mi · 25%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 8%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 7%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 15m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
130.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 21m from Falmouth
Leave By
1:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Falmouth 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 Falmouth to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 162 miles (260.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Falmouth and 82.8 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.41 one way or $44.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Falmouth and Showers And Thunderstorms near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

56 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

62 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

65 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 130.34 mi (209.76 km).

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#1 Falmouth

Falmouth is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3240200, -77.4683200
Altitude17
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: Butler Road (-77.468332, 38.324004)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.64 L · about $22.41
Round trip
$44.81
11.44 gal · 43.28 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $22.41 $44.81
Mid-grade $4.41 $25.25 $50.50
Premium $4.82 $27.58 $55.15
Diesel $6.20 $35.44 $70.88

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Virginia Beach. The current time is 14:40:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.