How far is Sandston, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sandston and Virginia Beach is 87 miles (140.01 km).
Flight distance from Sandston, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is 87 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 12 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Sandston to Virginia Beach with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sandston, Virginia to Virginia Beach, Virginia is: 99.87 miles (160.73 km) by car.
Driving from Sandston to Virginia Beach will take approximately 01 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Sandston
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°31'25"N 77°18'57"W |
| Latitude | 37.5234800 |
| Longitude | -77.3158100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Virginia Beach
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business. The city is home to the Atlantic Ocean, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Norfolk Naval Base. Virginia Beach is also home to a number of popular attractions, such as the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, and the Colonial National Historical Park.
| Population | 451231 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°51'11"N 75°58'41"W |
| Latitude | 36.8529300 |
| Longitude | -75.9779900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Virginia Beach: 25th Street (-75.978053,36.853161)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sandston and Virginia Beach
The distance between Sandston and Virginia Beach is 161 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 47 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sandston and Virginia Beach. The current time is 16:58:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 19 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 59 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 39 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 19 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 13.34 liters (3.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sandston and Virginia Beach.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sandston to Virginia Beach is $11.7 (diesel $15.13).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $11.7 | $13.26 | $14.51 | $15.13 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 16, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sandston and Virginia Beach (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
