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

The driving distance from Hopewell, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.91 mi
01h 49m
Flight
78.62 mi
126.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.62 mi
Kilometers
126.52 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.91 mi
Kilometers
183.32 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00 AM EDT
Return by in Hopewell
Fri, Apr 24, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-04-24T08:11
Arrive Virginia Beach
Fri, Apr 24, 10:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Smithfield
VA

Town in Virginia

From Hopewell
47.1 mi
00h 54m
To Virginia Beach
66.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Randolph Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Randolph Road

  2. 2

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  7. 7

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    713 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Bridge Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Western Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Freeway

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    1 km · 42 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Norfolk

    2572 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    17.2 mi · 23 min

  18. 18

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopewell and Virginia Beach.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 264 East
20.4 mi · 18%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 13%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 12%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 11%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 9%
Western Freeway
7.45 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 264 East

Keep slight right

17.2 mi · 00h 24m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
78.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Smithfield
00h 54m from Hopewell
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hopewell and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Hopewell to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 113.9 miles (183.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.1 miles from Hopewell and 66.8 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hopewell and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Smithfield

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 Smithfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City Hall Parking

Newport News , VA
101-199 24th St, Newport News, VA 23607
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews Parking lot
Newport News Treasurer's Office
Meeting point 12 mi away

Newport News Treasurer's Office

Newport News , VA
2400 Washington Ave, Newport News, VA 23607
Rating 2.3/5 13 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Dave Jenkins for City Council

Newport News , VA
12442-B Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606
Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newport News station

17 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

33 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

33 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

60 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 78.62 mi (126.52 km).

Hopewell

#1 Hopewell

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,378
Coordinates37.3043200, -77.2872000
Altitude15
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: East Randolph Road (-77.287128, 37.304397)
End: 25th Street (-75.978051, 36.853145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.22 L · about $15.92
Round trip
$31.85
8.04 gal · 30.44 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.92 $31.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.80 $35.61
Premium $4.78 $19.21 $38.42
Diesel $5.62 $22.61 $45.22

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopewell and Virginia Beach. The current time is 08:11:49.

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.