How far is Timberlake, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?

The driving distance from Timberlake, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
215.91 mi
03h 50m
Flight
183.62 mi
295.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.62 mi
Kilometers
295.5 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.91 mi
Kilometers
347.47 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Timberlake
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Timberlake
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Virginia Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Timberlake
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
Richmond
VA

The capital of Virginia.

From Timberlake
113.7 mi
01h 55m
To Virginia Beach
102.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Timberlake and Virginia Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on Timberlake Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Timberlake Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waterlick Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Waterlick Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Leesville Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Leesville Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    2355 ft · 1 min · Airport Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 460 East

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

    879 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Midlothian Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Powhite Parkway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Downtown Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

    1735 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

    930 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1489 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  26. 26

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  27. 27

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  28. 28

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

    914 ft · 14 sec

  29. 29

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

    3229 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  31. 31

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Timberlake 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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
77.9 mi · 36%
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 17%
US 460 East
23.7 mi · 11%
Powhite Parkway
12.4 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 6%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 28m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
183.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond
01h 55m from Timberlake
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Timberlake 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 Timberlake to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Richmond is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.7 miles from Timberlake and 102.2 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 183.6 miles (295.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.18 one way or $60.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Timberlake and Sunny near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond

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 Richmond and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 3.1 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 5.2 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 5.2 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 5.2 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 Richmond.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

3 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

7 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

23 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Timberlake and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 183.62 mi (295.5 km).

Timberlake

#1 Timberlake

Census designated place

Population12,183
Coordinates37.3207000, -79.2575300
Altitude279
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: Timberlake Road (-79.257604, 37.320763)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.84 L · about $30.18
Round trip
$60.37
15.24 gal · 57.68 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.18 $60.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.75 $67.50
Premium $4.78 $36.41 $72.82
Diesel $5.62 $42.85 $85.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Timberlake and Virginia Beach. The current time is 01:59:22.

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.