How far is Pembroke, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?
The driving distance from Pembroke, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 342.4 miles (551 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke and Virginia Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke and Virginia Beach.
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Start on Cascade Drive
128 m · 19 sec · Cascade Drive
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Turn right onto Virginia Avenue
10.3 mi · 14 min · Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Pandapas Pond Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road
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Turn left onto Coal Bank Hollow Road
119 m · 8 sec · Coal Bank Hollow Road
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Continue on Coal Bank Hollow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Tabor Road
9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road
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Continue on Newport Road
7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Catawba Valley Drive
9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Electric Road
50 m · 3 sec · North Electric Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Electric Road
3065 ft · 1 min · North Electric Road
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Turn left
1497 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
79.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
914 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Va Beach
3229 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Continue on 21st Street
2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street
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Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue
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Turn right onto 25th Street
139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke and Virginia Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 64 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pembroke and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Virginia Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke to Virginia Beach?
The road trip is about 342.4 miles (551 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.3 miles from Pembroke and 176.1 miles from Virginia Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.5 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 6:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.85 one way or $95.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pembroke and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Virginia Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Monticello.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 258.89 mi (416.64 km).
#1 Pembroke
Town of Virginia United States
| Population | 1,077 |
| Coordinates | 37.3195700, -80.6389500 |
| Altitude | 504 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Virginia Beach
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
| Population | 451,231 |
| Coordinates | 36.8529300, -75.9779900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: 25th Street (-75.978051, 36.853145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $47.85 | $95.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $53.50 | $107.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $57.72 | $115.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $67.94 | $135.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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