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

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Chatmoss, VA is about 245.9 miles (395.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
245.96 mi
05h 25m
Flight
212.68 mi
342.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.68 mi
Kilometers
342.27 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.96 mi
Kilometers
395.84 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chatmoss
Fri, Apr 17, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 2:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-04-17T03:38
Arrive Chatmoss
Fri, Apr 17, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 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
Lawrenceville
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Virginia Beach
122.8 mi
02h 42m
To Chatmoss
123.2 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 South Hill Bypass

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  29. 29

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on South Boston Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 650

    1322 ft · 36 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Irisburg Road

    3271 ft · 1 min · Irisburg Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Old Liberty Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Old Liberty Drive

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Mount Olivet Road

    76 m · 7 sec · Mount Olivet Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olivet Road

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 25%
Highway 58
41.2 mi · 17%
Danville Expressway
29.1 mi · 12%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 9%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 8%
Hampton Roads Beltway
16.3 mi · 7%
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
05h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
212.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrenceville
02h 42m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Virginia Beach and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Chatmoss.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 245.9 miles (395.8 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Lawrenceville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.8 miles from Virginia Beach and 123.2 miles from Chatmoss.

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

The direct path is about 212.7 miles (342.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.38 one way or $68.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Virginia Beach and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Chatmoss.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrenceville

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

65 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

91 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

94 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

100 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Chatmoss. Straight-line distance: 212.68 mi (342.27 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
Chatmoss

#2 Chatmoss

Census designated place

Population1,698
Coordinates36.6568000, -79.8122600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Chatmoss (-79.81226, 36.6568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.68 gal
32.85 L · about $34.38
Round trip
$68.76
17.36 gal · 65.7 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.3 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.38 $68.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.44 $76.89
Premium $4.78 $41.47 $82.95
Diesel $5.62 $48.82 $97.63

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Virginia Beach and Chatmoss. The current time is 03:38:59.

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.