How far is Fredericksburg, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?
The driving distance from Fredericksburg, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 160.3 miles (258 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in King William County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fredericksburg and Virginia Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredericksburg and Virginia Beach.
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Start on Princess Anne Street
105 m · 16 sec · Princess Anne Street
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Turn right onto George Street
1340 ft · 44 sec · George Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Barton Street
60 m · 7 sec · Barton Street
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Turn right onto George Street
101 m · 9 sec · George Street
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Continue on Hanover Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Hanover Street
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Turn right onto High Street
67 m · 11 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto William Street
734 ft · 25 sec · William Street
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Continue on William Street
1256 ft · 32 sec · William Street
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Take the exit right toward US 1 South, Massaponax
106 m · 10 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Emancipation Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Emancipation Highway
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Continue on Patriot Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Patriot Highway
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Continue on Patriot Highway
2178 ft · 56 sec · Patriot Highway
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Turn left onto I 95 South
1173 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
40 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
914 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Va Beach
3229 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Continue on 21st Street
2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street
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Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue
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Turn right onto 25th Street
139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fredericksburg and Virginia Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Fredericksburg and Chance 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 Fredericksburg to Virginia Beach?
The road trip is about 160.3 miles (258 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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 miles from Fredericksburg and 81.3 miles from Virginia Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.42 one way or $44.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Fredericksburg and Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Beach.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fredericksburg and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 128.96 mi (207.54 km).
#1 Fredericksburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 29,492 |
| Coordinates | 38.3031800, -77.4605400 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Virginia Beach
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
| Population | 451,231 |
| Coordinates | 36.8529300, -75.9779900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: 25th Street (-75.978051, 36.853145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $22.42 | $44.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.07 | $50.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.04 | $54.09 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.83 | $63.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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