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

The driving distance from Huntington, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (236 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
203.52 mi
03h 34m
Flight
146.67 mi
236.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.67 mi
Kilometers
236.04 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.52 mi
Kilometers
327.54 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Sun, Nov 8, 4:10 PM EST
Return by in Huntington
Sun, Nov 8, 7:44 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-11-08T12:36
Arrive Virginia Beach
Sun, Nov 8, 4:10 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
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 Huntington
101.5 mi
01h 47m
To Virginia Beach
102 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fairview Terrace

    4 m · 6 sec · Fairview Terrace

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blaine Drive

    606 ft · 32 sec · Blaine Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Huntington Avenue

    3278 ft · 2 min · Huntington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Telegraph Road

    1302 ft · 34 sec · Telegraph Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West: Richmond

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Capital Beltway (Local)

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    37.2 mi · 44 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 Huntington 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Capital Beltway (Local)
89.4 mi · 44%
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%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
146.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 47m from Huntington
Leave By
9:52 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Huntington and Sunny near Virginia Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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 101.5 miles from Huntington and 102 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 146.6 miles (236 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 9:52 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.80 one way or $55.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Huntington and Sunny 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 8.9 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 6.6 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 6.6 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 6.6 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 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 Huntington and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 146.67 mi (236.04 km).

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#1 Huntington

Huntington is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7923400, -77.0708100
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: Blaine Drive (-77.070773, 38.792317)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.19 L · about $27.80
Round trip
$55.60
14.36 gal · 54.38 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $27.80 $55.60
Mid-grade $4.37 $31.36 $62.71
Premium $4.78 $34.33 $68.66
Diesel $6.17 $44.28 $88.56

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Virginia Beach. The current time is 12:36:41.

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.