How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Annandale, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Annandale, VA is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Annandale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Annandale.
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Start on 25th Street
37 m · 8 sec · 25th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
1213 ft · 34 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto 22nd Street
2796 ft · 46 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond
2025 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
11.9 mi · 17 min · 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
5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
2183 ft · 31 sec · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 620: Braddock Road
1434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 620 East: Braddock Road
1394 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto Braddock Road
889 ft · 26 sec · Braddock Road
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Turn left onto Ravensworth Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Ravensworth Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ravensworth Road
23 m · 5 sec · Ravensworth Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ravensworth Road
1761 ft · 48 sec · Ravensworth Road
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Turn right onto Little River Turnpike
41 m · 3 sec · Little River Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Little River Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Annandale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 01h 08m
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 Virginia Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Annandale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Annandale?
The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.6 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Virginia Beach and 100.2 miles from Annandale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.00 one way or $56.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Virginia Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Annandale.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs
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 Highland Springs.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Annandale. Straight-line distance: 151.94 mi (244.52 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Annandale
Census designated place in Virginia, United Stetes
| Population | 41,008 |
| Coordinates | 38.8303900, -77.1963700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Annandale (-77.19637, 38.83039)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $28.00 | $56.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.31 | $62.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.78 | $67.56 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.76 | $79.52 |
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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