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

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Crewe, VA is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
142.44 mi
03h 12m
Flight
120.41 mi
193.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.41 mi
Kilometers
193.78 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.44 mi
Kilometers
229.24 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crewe
Sun, May 31, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Sun, May 31, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-05-31T03:54
Arrive Crewe
Sun, May 31, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 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
Dendron
VA

Town in Surry County, Virginia, United States

From Virginia Beach
71.1 mi
01h 36m
To Crewe
71.3 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Petersburg

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery

    49.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rives Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rives Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone

    3098 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    6 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg

    1060 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Airport Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

  27. 27

    Continue on New Cox Road

    23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road

  28. 28

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Trail Road

  30. 30

    Continue on East Colonial Trail

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Virginia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 460 West
49.8 mi · 35%
New Cox Road
23 mi · 16%
Hampton Roads Beltway
16.3 mi · 11%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
12.1 mi · 9%
Portsmouth Boulevard
8.22 mi · 6%
East Colonial Trail Road
6.88 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 460 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery

49.6 mi · 01h 14m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dendron
01h 36m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Sunny near Crewe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Dendron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Virginia Beach and 71.3 miles from Crewe.

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

The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.92 one way or $39.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dendron

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

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

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

33 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

43 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Petersburg station

49 mi away
3516 South Street
BUS

Norfolk

61 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Crewe. Straight-line distance: 120.41 mi (193.78 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
Crewe

#2 Crewe

Town of the United States

Population2,116
Coordinates37.1732100, -78.1233300
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Crewe (-78.12333, 37.17321)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.03 gal
19.03 L · about $19.92
Round trip
$39.85
10.06 gal · 38.06 L
Estimated CO2
44.7 kg one way
Round trip: 89.4 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.92 $39.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.28 $44.56
Premium $4.78 $24.03 $48.07
Diesel $5.62 $28.29 $56.58

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 Crewe. The current time is 03:54:05.

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.