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

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Belmont, VA is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.46 mi
04h 35m
Flight
174.12 mi
280.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.12 mi
Kilometers
280.22 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.46 mi
Kilometers
369.28 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Wed, Apr 15, 5:18 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 Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 12:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia Beach
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Virginia Beach
114.7 mi
02h 17m
To Belmont
114.7 mi
02h 17m

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
91°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    1869 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Dulles Toll Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Dulles Greenway

    7.9 mi · 10 min · Dulles Greenway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 659: Belmont Ridge Road

    884 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 659 North

    992 ft · 24 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto Belmont Ridge Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Belmont Ridge Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belmont Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
85.7 mi · 37%
Hampton Roads Beltway
78.8 mi · 34%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 5%
Dulles Toll Road
11.6 mi · 5%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 5%
Capital Beltway
10.5 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
174.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
02h 17m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Virginia Beach and Sunny near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.7 miles from Virginia Beach and 114.7 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11.8 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 12.6 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 12.5 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 12.5 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 Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 174.12 mi (280.22 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 Belmont

Belmont is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0648300, -77.5099900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Belmont (-77.50999, 39.06483)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.65 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.17
16.2 gal · 61.3 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.08 $64.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.87 $71.75
Premium $4.78 $38.70 $77.40
Diesel $5.62 $45.55 $91.11

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 Belmont. The current time is 08:06:24.

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.