How far is Oak Grove, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 217 miles (349.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.99 mi
03h 47m
Flight
166.49 mi
267.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.49 mi
Kilometers
267.94 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.99 mi
Kilometers
349.21 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 3:05 PM EST
Return by in Oak Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 6:53 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-11-06T11:18
Arrive Virginia Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 3:05 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Oak Grove
106.9 mi
01h 53m
To Virginia Beach
110.2 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Virginia Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Dominion Lane

    531 ft · 23 sec · Dominion Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Hall Road

    158 m · 29 sec · East Hall Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oakgrove Road

    2598 ft · 2 min · Oakgrove Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Ox Road

    890 ft · 29 sec · Old Ox Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sterling Road

    1239 ft · 34 sec · Sterling Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Herndon Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Herndon Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elden Street

    1519 ft · 46 sec · Elden Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Centreville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Centreville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Ox Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Ox Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    11.6 mi · 18 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  23. 23

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  24. 24

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  25. 25

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  26. 26

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove 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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 34%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 31%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 6%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 5%
Fairfax County Parkway
11.6 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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.5 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 53m from Oak Grove
Leave By
9:24 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 217 miles (349.2 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 106.9 miles from Oak Grove and 110.2 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.00 one way or $60.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Oak Grove 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 7.6 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 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 6.9 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 6.9 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 Oak Grove and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 166.49 mi (267.94 km).

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#1 Oak Grove

Oak Grove is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9840000, -77.4038800
Altitude119
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: Dominion Lane (-77.403985, 38.983861)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 349 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.66 gal
28.98 L · about $30.00
Round trip
$60.01
15.32 gal · 57.96 L
Estimated CO2
68.1 kg one way
Round trip: 136.1 kg / 300 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $30.00 $60.01
Mid-grade $4.41 $33.81 $67.62
Premium $4.82 $36.93 $73.86
Diesel $6.20 $47.46 $94.92

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Virginia Beach. The current time is 11:18:12.

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.