How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Claypool Hill, VA?

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Claypool Hill, VA is about 426.3 miles (686 km), with a travel time of about 08h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 319.1 miles (513.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 17m 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
426.24 mi
08h 08m
Flight
319.06 mi
513.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
319.06 mi
Kilometers
513.47 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
426.24 mi
Kilometers
685.97 km
Drive Time
08h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claypool Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 9:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-04-23T05:16
Arrive Claypool Hill
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:09 PM to 3:39 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
7:42 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
Jolivue
VA

Census designated place

From Virginia Beach
212.9 mi
04h 04m
To Claypool Hill
213.3 mi
04h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Claypool Hill.

  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 right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

    27.1 mi · 30 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield

    1332 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John Nash Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Governor G C Peery Highway

    27.3 mi · 35 min · Governor G C Peery Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Governor G C Peery Highway

    38 m · 16 sec · Governor G C Peery Highway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Governor G C Peery Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
241 mi · 57%
Hampton Roads Beltway
78.8 mi · 18%
Governor G C Peery Highway
27.3 mi · 6%
I 77 North
27.1 mi · 6%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 5%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 2%
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
08h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.2 mi
319.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jolivue
04h 04m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Sunny near Claypool Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Claypool Hill?

The road trip is about 426.3 miles (686 km) and usually takes 08h 08m 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?

Jolivue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 212.9 miles from Virginia Beach and 213.3 miles from Claypool Hill.

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

The direct path is about 319.1 miles (513.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.2 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 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 $59.57 one way or $119.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 133.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Virginia Beach and Sunny near Claypool Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Jolivue

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

4 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

52 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

75 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Claypool Hill. Straight-line distance: 319.06 mi (513.47 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
Claypool Hill

#2 Claypool Hill

Census designated place in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States

Population1,776
Coordinates37.0626100, -81.7517800
Altitude710
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Claypool Hill (-81.75178, 37.06261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 686 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.04 gal
56.94 L · about $59.57
Round trip
$119.15
30.08 gal · 113.88 L
Estimated CO2
133.7 kg one way
Round trip: 267.3 kg / 589 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $59.57 $119.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $66.61 $133.22
Premium $4.78 $71.86 $143.72
Diesel $5.62 $84.58 $169.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Virginia Beach and Claypool Hill. The current time is 05:16:31.

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.