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

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Courtland, VA is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.2 mi
01h 36m
Flight
61.05 mi
98.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.05 mi
Kilometers
98.25 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.2 mi
Kilometers
116.19 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Courtland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM 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 Courtland
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Suffolk
VA

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

From Virginia Beach
36 mi
00h 48m
To Courtland
36.2 mi
00h 48m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    36.9 mi · 49 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1298 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Jerusalem Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Jerusalem Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Jerusalem Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jerusalem Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
37.1 mi · 51%
Hampton Roads Beltway
16.3 mi · 23%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
12.1 mi · 17%
West Military Highway
2.41 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.21 mi · 2%
US 13
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth Boulevard

Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

36.9 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
61.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suffolk
00h 48m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Sunny near Courtland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Suffolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Virginia Beach and 36.2 miles from Courtland.

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

The direct path is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Suffolk

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 Suffolk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Chartreuse Bistro
Food stop 14 mi away

Chartreuse Bistro

Norfolk , VA
205 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.7/5 140 reviews Bistro,Bar,Bar & grill,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

MacArthur Center Parking Garage

Norfolk , VA
500 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.1/5 64 reviews Parking garage
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
Practical stop 14 mi away

Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique

Norfolk , VA
215 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.8/5 235 reviews Waxing hair removal service,Beauty salon,Facial spa,Skin care clinic
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor

Portsmouth , VA
900 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews City government office,City administration,Local government office,City Hall,Political party office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suffolk.

BUS

Norfolk

30 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Newport News station

34 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

56 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

62 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Courtland. Straight-line distance: 61.05 mi (98.25 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
Courtland

#2 Courtland

Town

Population1,214
Coordinates36.7162600, -77.0680200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Courtland (-77.06802, 36.71626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.20
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.10 $20.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.29 $22.59
Premium $4.78 $12.18 $24.37
Diesel $5.62 $14.34 $28.68

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 Courtland. The current time is 05:16:55.

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.