How far is Loch Lomond, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?

The driving distance from Loch Lomond, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.15 mi
03h 37m
Flight
156.67 mi
252.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.67 mi
Kilometers
252.13 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.15 mi
Kilometers
323.72 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Mon, May 25, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Loch Lomond
Tue, May 26, 1:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loch Lomond
2026-05-25T17:57
Arrive Virginia Beach
Mon, May 25, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loch Lomond
9:00 PM EDT
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 Loch Lomond
99.4 mi
01h 48m
To Virginia Beach
101.7 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
83°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loch Lomond and Virginia Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Arlington Avenue

    137 m · 25 sec · Arlington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amherst Drive

    1177 ft · 37 sec · Amherst Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lomond Drive

    650 ft · 28 sec · Lomond Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Victoria Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Victoria Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Plantation Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Plantation Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sudley Road

    2134 ft · 52 sec · Sudley Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Grant Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · Grant Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Grant Avenue

    1599 ft · 41 sec · Grant Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dumfries Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    748 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dumfries Road

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  22. 22

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  23. 23

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  24. 24

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loch Lomond 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
83 mi · 41%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 34%
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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
156.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 48m from Loch Lomond
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Loch Lomond and 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 Loch Lomond to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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 99.4 miles from Loch Lomond and 101.7 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Loch Lomond and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 10.3 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 7.7 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 7.7 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 7.7 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 Loch Lomond and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 156.67 mi (252.13 km).

Loch Lomond

#1 Loch Lomond

Census designated place in Prince William County, Virginia, United States

Population3,701
Coordinates38.7862300, -77.4780400
Altitude58
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: Arlington Avenue (-77.477793, 38.786484)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.87 L · about $28.12
Round trip
$56.25
14.2 gal · 53.74 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.12 $56.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.45 $62.89
Premium $4.78 $33.92 $67.85
Diesel $5.62 $39.93 $79.86

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Loch Lomond and Virginia Beach. The current time is 17:57:26.

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.