How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Carrollton, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Carrollton, VA is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Carrollton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Carrollton.
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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
19.7 mi · 28 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 164 West: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk
2001 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
2723 ft · 48 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Freeway
2952 ft · 56 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway
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Continue on Western Freeway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Western Freeway
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Continue on Bridge Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road
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Continue on Carrollton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Brewers Neck Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Turn right onto Norsworthy Drive
1829 ft · 39 sec · Norsworthy Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norsworthy Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Carrollton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
19.7 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Virginia Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Carrollton?
The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Portsmouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Virginia Beach and 19.9 miles from Carrollton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Virginia Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.
Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.84 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 Carrollton
Carrollton is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9468200, -76.5605100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carrollton (-76.56051, 36.94682)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $3.92 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $8.67 | $17.35 |
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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