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

The driving distance from Montrose, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.18 mi
01h 47m
Flight
89.83 mi
144.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.83 mi
Kilometers
144.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.18 mi
Kilometers
166.05 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Tue, Nov 10, 5:51 AM EST
Return by in Montrose
Tue, Nov 10, 7:38 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montrose
2026-11-10T04:03
Arrive Virginia Beach
Tue, Nov 10, 5:51 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montrose
9:30 PM EST
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
Yorktown
VA

CDP in Virginia

From Montrose
51.5 mi
00h 53m
To Virginia Beach
51.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Carlisle Avenue

    86 m · 17 sec · Carlisle Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Brittles Lane

    1938 ft · 42 sec · Brittles Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gay Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gay Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Laburnum Avenue

    982 ft · 27 sec · South Laburnum Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1039 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    72.4 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  8. 8

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  10. 10

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Laburnum Avenue
72.8 mi · 71%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 12%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 11%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 3%
Gay Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
I 264 East
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Laburnum Avenue

Merge slight left

72.4 mi · 01h 22m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorktown
00h 53m from Montrose
Leave By
2:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montrose 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 Montrose to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Montrose and 51.6 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montrose and Sunny near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Yorktown

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 Yorktown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Oxford Run Trail

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662, United States
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10 mi away

James City County

Yorktown
County government office,Service establishment
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only

Poquoson , VA
Poquoson City Hall, 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.0/5 80 reviews Department of motor vehicles,County government office
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montrose and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 89.83 mi (144.57 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Montrose

Montrose is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5207000, -77.3783100
Altitude49
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: Carlisle Avenue (-77.3783, 37.520432)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.78 L · about $14.05
Round trip
$28.11
7.28 gal · 27.56 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $14.05 $28.11
Mid-grade $4.35 $15.84 $31.68
Premium $4.77 $17.36 $34.72
Diesel $6.16 $22.41 $44.82

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Montrose and Virginia Beach. The current time is 04:03:33.

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.