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

The driving distance from Matoaca, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 101 miles (162.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
101.04 mi
01h 57m
Flight
86.71 mi
139.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.71 mi
Kilometers
139.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.04 mi
Kilometers
162.61 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Mon, May 25, 3:05 PM EDT
Return by in Matoaca
Mon, May 25, 5:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Matoaca
2026-05-25T13:08
Arrive Virginia Beach
Mon, May 25, 3:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Matoaca
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Rushmere
VA

Census designated place

From Matoaca
53.4 mi
00h 58m
To Virginia Beach
47.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Matoaca and Virginia Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fitzhugh Street

    88 m · 17 sec · Fitzhugh Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wilcox Street

    50 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chesterfield Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Fleet Street

    701 ft · 18 sec · Fleet Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Grove Avenue

    2821 ft · 56 sec · Grove Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Old Street

    673 ft · 18 sec · West Old Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Sycamore Street

    148 m · 18 sec · North Sycamore Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Bank Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Bank Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Randolph Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  14. 14

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  16. 16

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    713 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Bridge Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway

    7.4 mi · 10 min · Western Freeway

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Freeway

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

    1 km · 42 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Norfolk

    2572 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 5 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    17.2 mi · 23 min

  30. 30

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 264 East
20.4 mi · 20%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 14%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 13%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 12%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 10%
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rushmere
00h 58m from Matoaca
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Matoaca 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 Matoaca to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 101 miles (162.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Rushmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Matoaca and 47.6 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.14 one way or $28.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Matoaca and Showers And Thunderstorms near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Rushmere

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rushmere, 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 Rushmere.

RAIL

Newport News station

21 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

23 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

42 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

67 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Matoaca and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 86.71 mi (139.55 km).

Matoaca

#1 Matoaca

Census designated place

Population2,403
Coordinates37.2304300, -77.4774900
Altitude43
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: Fitzhugh Street (-77.47743, 37.230234)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.5 L · about $14.14
Round trip
$28.28
7.14 gal · 27 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.14 $28.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.81 $31.62
Premium $4.78 $17.06 $34.11
Diesel $5.62 $20.08 $40.16

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 Matoaca and Virginia Beach. The current time is 13:08:00.

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.