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

The driving distance from Ferrum, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 274 miles (441 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223 miles (358.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
274.02 mi
04h 52m
Flight
223.03 mi
358.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.03 mi
Kilometers
358.94 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.02 mi
Kilometers
440.99 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Sat, May 30, 4:05 PM EDT
Return by in Ferrum
Sat, May 30, 8:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferrum
2026-05-30T11:13
Arrive Virginia Beach
Sat, May 30, 4:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ferrum
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
La Crosse
VA

Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

From Ferrum
135.1 mi
02h 26m
To Virginia Beach
138.9 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Street

    1149 ft · 25 sec · Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fieldcrest Road

    961 ft · 27 sec · Fieldcrest Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Timber Line Road

    18 m · 2 sec · Timber Line Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Ingramville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ingramville Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Republican Church Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Republican Church Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Henry Road

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Henry Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Virgil H Goode Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Virgil H Goode Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Virginia Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 220 Business South: Collinsville, Martinsville

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Commonwealth Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Commonwealth Boulevard East

    85 m · 8 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard East

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Fairy Street

    35 m · 5 sec · Fairy Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hooker Street

    1578 ft · 50 sec · Hooker Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on A L Philpott Highway

    9 mi · 12 min · A L Philpott Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Martinsville Highway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Martinsville Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 East

    14.2 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Boston Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  20. 20

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Bill Tuck Highway

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Clarksville Bypass

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass

    19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1

  26. 26

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  27. 27

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  29. 29

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  31. 31

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Southampton Parkway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway

  34. 34

    Continue on West Military Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.2 km · 2 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk

    1.2 km · 1 min

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight right

    17.2 mi · 23 min

  41. 41

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferrum 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
44 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 23%
I 264 East
26.4 mi · 10%
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi · 8%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 8%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 7%
Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Southampton Parkway

Continue on Southampton Parkway

62.1 mi · 01h 21m

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51 mi
223 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Crosse
02h 26m from Ferrum
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ferrum and Mostly Sunny near Virginia Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ferrum to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 274 miles (441 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.1 miles from Ferrum and 138.9 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 223 miles (358.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.30 one way or $76.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ferrum and Mostly Sunny near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near La Crosse

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Crosse, 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 La Crosse.

RAIL

Petersburg station

85 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

89 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Durham

107 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Wilson

110 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferrum and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 223.03 mi (358.94 km).

Ferrum

#1 Ferrum

Census designated place

Population2,043
Coordinates36.9229200, -80.0133700
Altitude395
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: Ingramville Road (-80.013545, 36.922919)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.67 gal
36.6 L · about $38.30
Round trip
$76.61
19.34 gal · 73.2 L
Estimated CO2
85.9 kg one way
Round trip: 171.9 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.30 $76.61
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.83 $85.66
Premium $4.78 $46.20 $92.41
Diesel $5.62 $54.38 $108.77

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Ferrum and Virginia Beach. The current time is 11:13:36.

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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.