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

The driving distance from Greenbriar, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.7 miles (257 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.25 mi
03h 39m
Flight
159.72 mi
257.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.72 mi
Kilometers
257.05 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.25 mi
Kilometers
331.93 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Sat, Nov 7, 7:08 PM EST
Return by in Greenbriar
Sat, Nov 7, 10:48 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbriar
2026-11-07T15:29
Arrive Virginia Beach
Sat, Nov 7, 7:08 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:40 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbriar
9:00 PM EST
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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Greenbriar
102.8 mi
01h 49m
To Virginia Beach
103.4 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pennypacker Lane

    87 m · 18 sec · Pennypacker Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pond Way

    86 m · 14 sec · Pond Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Poplar Tree Road

    1065 ft · 42 sec · Poplar Tree Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Majestic Lane

    2306 ft · 1 min · Majestic Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Route 50

    2404 ft · 47 sec · Route 50

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  20. 20

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  21. 21

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  22. 22

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbriar 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 36%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 33%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 6%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 6%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 4%
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 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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
159.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 49m from Greenbriar
Leave By
9:40 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenbriar and Partly Cloudy near Virginia Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Greenbriar and 103.4 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 159.7 miles (257 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.33 one way or $56.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenbriar and Partly Cloudy near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 8 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 6 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 6 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbriar and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 159.72 mi (257.05 km).

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#1 Greenbriar

Greenbriar is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8734500, -77.4008200
Altitude112
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: Pennypacker Lane (-77.400893, 38.873216)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.55 L · about $28.33
Round trip
$56.67
14.56 gal · 55.1 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $28.33 $56.67
Mid-grade $4.39 $31.99 $63.98
Premium $4.80 $34.92 $69.84
Diesel $6.18 $44.98 $89.97

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenbriar and Virginia Beach. The current time is 15:29:02.

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.