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

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Atkins, VA is about 380.8 miles (612.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 301 miles (484.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
380.75 mi
07h 12m
Flight
300.99 mi
484.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.99 mi
Kilometers
484.4 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
380.75 mi
Kilometers
612.76 km
Drive Time
07h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atkins
Wed, Apr 15, 3:19 PM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 10:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-04-15T08:06
Arrive Atkins
Wed, Apr 15, 3:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:13 PM to 2:43 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia Beach
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Crozet
VA

Census designated place

From Virginia Beach
190.2 mi
03h 36m
To Atkins
190.6 mi
03h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Street

    37 m · 8 sec · 25th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pacific Avenue

    1213 ft · 34 sec · Pacific Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 22nd Street

    2796 ft · 46 sec · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond

    2025 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 683: Groseclose

    1732 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Windsor Road

    1080 ft · 26 sec · Windsor Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lee Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lee Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Atkins Tank Road

    68 m · 10 sec · Atkins Tank Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atkins Tank Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Atkins.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
259 mi · 68%
Hampton Roads Beltway
78.8 mi · 21%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 3%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 1%
Lee Highway
3.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.8 mi
301 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crozet
03h 36m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
9:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny near Atkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Atkins?

The road trip is about 380.8 miles (612.8 km) and usually takes 07h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 190.2 miles from Virginia Beach and 190.6 miles from Atkins.

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

The direct path is about 301 miles (484.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.24 one way or $106.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny near Atkins.

Stop Ideas Near Crozet

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crozet, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crozet.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

19 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

34 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

76 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

84 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Atkins. Straight-line distance: 300.99 mi (484.4 km).

Virginia Beach

#1 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
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#2 Atkins

Atkins is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.8673400, -81.4234400
Altitude700
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Atkins (-81.42344, 36.86734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 613 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.44 gal
50.86 L · about $53.24
Round trip
$106.47
26.88 gal · 101.72 L
Estimated CO2
119.4 kg one way
Round trip: 238.9 kg / 527 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $53.24 $106.47
Mid-grade $4.43 $59.53 $119.05
Premium $4.78 $64.22 $128.43
Diesel $5.62 $75.59 $151.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Virginia Beach and Atkins. The current time is 08:06:27.

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.