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

The driving distance from Massanutten, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
214.58 mi
03h 44m
Flight
185.39 mi
298.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.39 mi
Kilometers
298.35 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.58 mi
Kilometers
345.33 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Tue, May 26, 2:01 PM EDT
Return by in Massanutten
Tue, May 26, 5:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massanutten
2026-05-26T10:16
Arrive Virginia Beach
Tue, May 26, 2:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massanutten
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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Massanutten
107.2 mi
01h 52m
To Virginia Beach
107.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Massanutten Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Massanutten Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Resort Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Resort Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spotswood Trail

    18.6 mi · 24 min · Spotswood Trail

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Stanardsville By-Pass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass

  5. 5

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spotswood Trail

    51 m · 3 sec · Spotswood Trail

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    813 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    22 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Martinsburg Avenue

    2056 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  20. 20

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  21. 21

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  22. 22

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Massanutten 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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 32%
James Madison Highway
51.3 mi · 24%
Spotswood Trail
35.8 mi · 17%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 11%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 6%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 5%
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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
185.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 52m from Massanutten
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Massanutten 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 Massanutten to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.2 miles from Massanutten and 107.4 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.98 one way or $59.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Massanutten and Showers And Thunderstorms near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.5 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 6.9 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 6.8 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 6.8 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massanutten and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 185.39 mi (298.35 km).

Massanutten

#1 Massanutten

Census designated place

Population2,291
Coordinates38.4095700, -78.7378000
Altitude518
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: Massanutten Drive (-78.73654, 38.408342)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.57 gal
28.66 L · about $29.98
Round trip
$59.97
15.14 gal · 57.32 L
Estimated CO2
67.3 kg one way
Round trip: 134.5 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.98 $59.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.53 $67.06
Premium $4.78 $36.17 $72.34
Diesel $5.62 $42.57 $85.15

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Massanutten and Virginia Beach. The current time is 10:16:54.

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.