How far is Haymarket, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?
The driving distance from Haymarket, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.8 miles (262 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haymarket and Virginia Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haymarket and Virginia Beach.
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Start on Jefferson Street
6 m · 8 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
2166 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto James Madison Highway
558 ft · 13 sec · James Madison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington
1620 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 234 South: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Dumfries
3163 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Prince William Parkway
8.3 mi · 12 min · Prince William Parkway
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Continue on Dumfries Road
13.6 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road
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Take the exit slight right
2284 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
18.2 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left
48.6 mi · 53 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 Haymarket and Virginia Beach.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Haymarket 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 Haymarket to Virginia Beach?
The road trip is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 102.9 miles from Haymarket and 102.3 miles from Virginia Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.8 miles (262 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.68 one way or $57.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Haymarket and Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mechanicsville.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haymarket and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 162.82 mi (262.04 km).
#1 Haymarket
Street in the St.
| Population | 1,687 |
| Coordinates | 38.8120600, -77.6363800 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| 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: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $28.68 | $57.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.59 | $69.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $40.72 | $81.44 |
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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