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

The driving distance from Farmville, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.34 mi
02h 54m
Flight
136.63 mi
219.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.63 mi
Kilometers
219.89 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.34 mi
Kilometers
254.82 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmville
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Virginia Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmville
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
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From Farmville
84.4 mi
01h 27m
To Virginia Beach
73.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    6.7 mi · 10 min · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward VA 150 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  19. 19

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  20. 20

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmville 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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
67.7 mi · 43%
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 14%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 11%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 8%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 7%
Holly Farms Road
9.32 mi · 6%
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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
136.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 27m from Farmville
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Farmville 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 Farmville to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Farmville and 73.9 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.14 one way or $44.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Windsor, 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 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 Farmville and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 136.63 mi (219.89 km).

Farmville

#1 Farmville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population7,842
Coordinates37.3021000, -78.3919400
Altitude94
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: East 3rd Street (-78.391746, 37.302384)
End: 25th Street (-75.978051, 36.853145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.15 L · about $22.14
Round trip
$44.28
11.18 gal · 42.3 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.14 $44.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.76 $49.52
Premium $4.78 $26.71 $53.42
Diesel $5.62 $31.44 $62.88

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmville and Virginia Beach. The current time is 06:59:03.

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.