How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Chase City, VA?

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Chase City, VA is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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
157.68 mi
03h 35m
Flight
137.22 mi
220.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.22 mi
Kilometers
220.84 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.68 mi
Kilometers
253.76 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chase City
Sun, May 31, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Mon, Jun 1, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-05-31T18:53
Arrive Chase City
Sun, May 31, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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
Capron
VA

Town of the United States

From Virginia Beach
78.7 mi
01h 47m
To Chase City
79 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Chase City.

  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

    12.1 mi · 17 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Chesapeake, Suffolk

    2198 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    1538 ft · 22 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    2351 ft · 34 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    1 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway

    1598 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    3155 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West Military Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Courtland Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  23. 23

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  24. 24

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    2032 ft · 52 sec · East Atlantic Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left

    37 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Maple Lane

    121 m · 14 sec · Maple Lane

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Thomas Street

    113 m · 18 sec · South Thomas Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Atlantic Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Highway Forty-Seven

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Highway Forty-Seven

  31. 31

    Continue on Richmond-Raleigh Highway

    13.6 mi · 21 min · Richmond-Raleigh Highway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 39%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 14%
Hampton Roads Beltway
16.3 mi · 10%
Richmond-Raleigh Highway
13.6 mi · 9%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
12.1 mi · 8%
Highway Forty-Seven
6.73 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth Boulevard

Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

62.1 mi · 01h 21m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capron
01h 47m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
9:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Virginia Beach and Sunny near Chase City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Chase City?

The road trip is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Capron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.7 miles from Virginia Beach and 79 miles from Chase City.

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

The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 9:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Virginia Beach and Sunny near Chase City.

Stop Ideas Near Capron

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Capron, 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 Capron.

RAIL

Petersburg station

62 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Newport News station

75 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

76 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

82 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Chase City. Straight-line distance: 137.22 mi (220.84 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
Chase City

#2 Chase City

Town

Population2,217
Coordinates36.7993100, -78.4583300
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Chase City (-78.45833, 36.79931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.06 L · about $22.02
Round trip
$44.05
11.12 gal · 42.12 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.02 $44.05
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.63 $49.25
Premium $4.78 $26.57 $53.13
Diesel $5.62 $31.27 $62.54

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Virginia Beach and Chase City. The current time is 18:53:37.

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.