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

The driving distance from Hayfield, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.16 mi
03h 27m
Flight
145.62 mi
234.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.62 mi
Kilometers
234.36 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.16 mi
Kilometers
315.69 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Sat, Nov 7, 7:00 AM EST
Return by in Hayfield
Sat, Nov 7, 10:27 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hayfield
2026-11-07T03:32
Arrive Virginia Beach
Sat, Nov 7, 7:00 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hayfield
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
Highland Springs
VA

Census designated place

From Hayfield
97.9 mi
01h 43m
To Virginia Beach
98.2 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
10 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 Hayfield and Virginia Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadmoor Street

    531 ft · 22 sec · Broadmoor Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bing Court

    133 m · 17 sec · Bing Court

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hayfield Road

    130 m · 22 sec · Hayfield Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Telegraph Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Richmond Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Richmond Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Richmond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    26.8 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  16. 16

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayfield 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
76.2 mi · 39%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 6%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 6%
Telegraph Road
4.45 mi · 2%
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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
145.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 43m from Hayfield
Leave By
10:04 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hayfield 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 Hayfield to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 196.2 miles (315.7 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Hayfield and 98.2 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 145.6 miles (234.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.11 one way or $54.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hayfield and Partly Cloudy near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs

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 Highland Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11.1 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 8.4 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 8.4 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 8.4 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 Highland Springs.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

9 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

17 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

27 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hayfield and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 145.62 mi (234.36 km).

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#1 Hayfield

Hayfield is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7517800, -77.1358100
Altitude20
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: Broadmoor Street (-77.135829, 38.751781)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 316 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.2 L · about $27.11
Round trip
$54.21
13.84 gal · 52.4 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $27.11 $54.21
Mid-grade $4.41 $30.54 $61.09
Premium $4.82 $33.36 $66.72
Diesel $6.20 $42.88 $85.75

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hayfield and Virginia Beach. The current time is 03:32:16.

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.