How far is Henry Fork, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?

The driving distance from Henry Fork, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 28m 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
258.4 mi
04h 44m
Flight
215.16 mi
346.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.16 mi
Kilometers
346.27 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.4 mi
Kilometers
415.85 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Sat, Nov 7, 12:06 PM EST
Return by in Henry Fork
Sat, Nov 7, 4:50 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Henry Fork
2026-11-07T07:22
Arrive Virginia Beach
Sat, Nov 7, 12:06 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:32 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Henry Fork
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
La Crosse
VA

Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

From Henry Fork
129.2 mi
02h 22m
To Virginia Beach
129.2 mi
02h 22m

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
8 to 13 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 Henry Fork and Virginia Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Henry Fork and Virginia Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Bowles Drive

    39 m · 7 sec · Bowles Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Doe Run Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Doe Run Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Chestnut Hill Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Chestnut Hill Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Franklin Turnpike

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Old Franklin Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on West Gretna Road

    13.5 mi · 18 min · West Gretna Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 29 South

    1412 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto US 29 South

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 57

    725 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Halifax Road

    14.5 mi · 20 min · Halifax Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Chatham Road

    12.9 mi · 19 min · Chatham Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Mountain Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Mountain Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    2011 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Halifax Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Halifax Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old Halifax Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Halifax Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hodges Street

    2877 ft · 1 min · Hodges Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto John Randolph Boulevard

    2085 ft · 40 sec · John Randolph Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on James D Hagood Highway

    1572 ft · 32 sec · James D Hagood Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on John Randolph Boulevard

    2202 ft · 44 sec · John Randolph Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bill Tuck Highway

    18.1 mi · 23 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Clarksville Bypass

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass

    19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1

  24. 24

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  27. 27

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  30. 30

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Southampton Parkway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway

  32. 32

    Continue on West Military Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.2 km · 2 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk

    1.2 km · 1 min

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight right

    17.2 mi · 23 min

  39. 39

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Henry Fork 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
42 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 24%
I 264 East
26.4 mi · 10%
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi · 9%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 9%
Bill Tuck Highway
18.1 mi · 7%
Halifax Road
16.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southampton Parkway

Continue on Southampton Parkway

62.1 mi · 01h 21m

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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
215.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Crosse
02h 22m from Henry Fork
Leave By
7:32 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Henry Fork 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 Henry Fork to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Henry Fork and 129.2 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 215.2 miles (346.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 7:32 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.72 one way or $71.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near La Crosse

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around La Crosse, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Crosse.

RAIL

Petersburg station

85 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

89 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Durham

107 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Wilson

110 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Henry Fork and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 215.16 mi (346.27 km).

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#1 Henry Fork

Henry Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.9662500, -79.8703100
Altitude377
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: Bowles Drive (-79.870152, 36.966325)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.12 gal
34.52 L · about $35.72
Round trip
$71.45
18.24 gal · 69.04 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 162.1 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $35.72 $71.45
Mid-grade $4.41 $40.26 $80.51
Premium $4.82 $43.97 $87.94
Diesel $6.20 $56.51 $113.02

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 Henry Fork and Virginia Beach. The current time is 07:22:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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