How far is Pimmit Hills, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?

The driving distance from Pimmit Hills, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
207.85 mi
03h 40m
Flight
157.17 mi
252.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.17 mi
Kilometers
252.94 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.85 mi
Kilometers
334.5 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 5:36 AM EDT
Return by in Pimmit Hills
Sat, Apr 18, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pimmit Hills
2026-04-18T01:56
Arrive Virginia Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 5:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pimmit Hills
9:00 PM EDT
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 Pimmit Hills
103.7 mi
01h 50m
To Virginia Beach
104.1 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pimmit Hills and Virginia Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Griffith Road

    2118 ft · 1 min · Griffith Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pimmit Drive

    2643 ft · 1 min · Pimmit Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Leesburg Pike

    1292 ft · 41 sec · Leesburg Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 66: Metro, Washington, Front Royal

    130 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal

    1054 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Custis Memorial Parkway

    1.2 km · 60 sec · Custis Memorial Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria

    672 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria

    2894 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Capital Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    2615 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond

    2034 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    35.7 mi · 42 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  20. 20

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  21. 21

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  22. 22

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pimmit Hills 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
28 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
84.3 mi · 41%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 33%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 6%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 6%
Capital Beltway
7.22 mi · 3%
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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
157.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 50m from Pimmit Hills
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pimmit Hills 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 Pimmit Hills to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 103.7 miles from Pimmit Hills and 104.1 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.03 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pimmit Hills and Sunny 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 7.7 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 6 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 5.9 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 5.9 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 Pimmit Hills and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 157.17 mi (252.94 km).

Pimmit Hills

#1 Pimmit Hills

Census designated place

Population6,094
Coordinates38.9128900, -77.2008100
Altitude110
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: Griffith Road (-77.200795, 38.912895)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.76 L · about $29.03
Round trip
$58.07
14.66 gal · 55.52 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.03 $58.07
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.46 $64.93
Premium $4.78 $35.02 $70.05
Diesel $5.62 $41.22 $82.45

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pimmit Hills and Virginia Beach. The current time is 01:56:18.

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.