How far is Pennington Gap, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?
The driving distance from Pennington Gap, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 488.9 miles (786.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 389.9 miles (627.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 53m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pennington Gap and Virginia Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennington Gap and Virginia Beach.
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Start on Joslyn Avenue
29 m · 5 sec · Joslyn Avenue
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Turn right onto West Morgan Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Morgan Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
5.2 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilderness Road
6 mi · 8 min · Wilderness Road
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Continue on Duff Patt Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Duff Patt Highway
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Turn right onto US Highway 23
4.2 mi · 5 min · US Highway 23
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Continue on Orby Cantrell Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
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Continue on US Highway 23
11.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
1001 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Wadlow Gap Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Wadlow Gap Highway
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Continue on North John B Dennis Highway
686 ft · 14 sec · North John B Dennis Highway
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Pike
5.1 mi · 9 min · Bloomingdale Pike
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Turn right onto Ollis Bowers Hill Road
109 m · 16 sec · Ollis Bowers Hill Road
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Turn left onto East Stone Drive
9.7 mi · 11 min · East Stone Drive
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Take the exit straight
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
82.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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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 Pennington Gap 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 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Pennington Gap and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pennington Gap to Virginia Beach?
The road trip is about 488.9 miles (786.8 km) and usually takes 07h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 243.6 miles from Pennington Gap and 245.3 miles from Virginia Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 389.9 miles (627.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 99 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $68.33 one way or $136.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pennington Gap and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pennington Gap and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 389.93 mi (627.53 km).
#1 Pennington Gap
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,708 |
| Coordinates | 36.7584200, -83.0271100 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| 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: 787 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 05m |
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 | $68.33 | $136.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $76.40 | $152.80 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $82.42 | $164.84 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $97.01 | $194.03 |
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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