How far is Sugarland Run, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?
The driving distance from Sugarland Run, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 218 miles (350.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sugarland Run and Virginia Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugarland Run and Virginia Beach.
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Start on the route
34 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North Cottage Road
2048 ft · 1 min · North Cottage Road
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Continue on South Cottage Road
743 ft · 31 sec · South Cottage Road
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Turn left onto Seneca Ridge Drive
1216 ft · 40 sec · Seneca Ridge Drive
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Turn right onto Augusta Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Augusta Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Leesburg Pike
9.5 mi · 14 min · Leesburg Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
945 ft · 14 sec · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond
2767 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond
2615 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond
2034 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
35.7 mi · 42 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
48.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 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 Sugarland Run and Virginia Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Sugarland Run 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 Sugarland Run to Virginia Beach?
The road trip is about 218 miles (350.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from Sugarland Run and 107.6 miles from Virginia Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 9:14 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.61 one way or $59.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sugarland Run and Sunny near Virginia Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamberlayne.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sugarland Run and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 169.06 mi (272.07 km).
#1 Sugarland Run
Sugarland Run is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0376100, -77.3752600 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| 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 (-75.978053, 36.853161)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $3.85 | $29.61 | $59.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $33.29 | $66.58 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $47.32 | $94.63 |
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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