How far is Gloucester Courthouse, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?

The driving distance from Gloucester Courthouse, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
64.5 mi
01h 22m
Flight
48.93 mi
78.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.93 mi
Kilometers
78.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.5 mi
Kilometers
103.8 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Mon, May 25, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in Gloucester Courthouse
Mon, May 25, 8:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gloucester Courthouse
2026-05-25T05:58
Arrive Virginia Beach
Mon, May 25, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gloucester Courthouse
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
Hampton
VA

The second most populous city in Virginia.

From Gloucester Courthouse
32.2 mi
00h 41m
To Virginia Beach
32.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gloucester Courthouse and Virginia Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Botetourt Avenue

    1439 ft · 1 min · Botetourt Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Coleman Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Coleman Bridge

  5. 5

    Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

    10.6 mi · 17 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk

    1821 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  12. 12

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gloucester Courthouse 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Washington Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 33%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 19%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 18%
US 64 East
10.3 mi · 16%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

11.9 mi · 00h 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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
48.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampton
00h 41m from Gloucester Courthouse
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gloucester Courthouse 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 Gloucester Courthouse to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Gloucester Courthouse and 32.3 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gloucester Courthouse and Showers And Thunderstorms near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Hampton

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 Hampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Chartreuse Bistro
Food stop 13.4 mi away

Chartreuse Bistro

Norfolk , VA
205 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.7/5 140 reviews Bistro,Bar,Bar & grill,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

City Hall Parking

Newport News , VA
101-199 24th St, Newport News, VA 23607
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews Parking lot
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique

Norfolk , VA
215 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.8/5 235 reviews Waxing hair removal service,Beauty salon,Facial spa,Skin care clinic
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Meeting point 14 mi away

A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor

Portsmouth , VA
900 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews City government office,City administration,Local government office,City Hall,Political party office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newport News station

9 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

20 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

39 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

42 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gloucester Courthouse and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 48.93 mi (78.74 km).

Gloucester Courthouse

#1 Gloucester Courthouse

Census designated place

Population2,951
Coordinates37.4098600, -76.5266200
Altitude10
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: Botetourt Avenue (-76.527023, 37.40997)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.10 $20.20
Premium $4.78 $10.89 $21.79
Diesel $5.62 $12.82 $25.65

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Gloucester Courthouse and Virginia Beach. The current time is 05:58:51.

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.