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

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Exmore, VA is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.24 mi
01h 32m
Flight
47.68 mi
76.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.68 mi
Kilometers
76.73 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.24 mi
Kilometers
98.55 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Exmore
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 PM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 8:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-04-18T17:24
Arrive Exmore
Sat, Apr 18, 6:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Cape Charles
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Virginia Beach
30.6 mi
00h 46m
To Exmore
30.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward First Colonial Road, Oceana Naval Air Station

    1414 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto First Colonial Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · First Colonial Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Great Neck Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North Great Neck Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Shore Drive

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Shore Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward US 13 North

    1043 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard

    1910 ft · 31 sec · Northampton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard

    1801 ft · 38 sec · Northampton Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Lankford Highway

    29.6 mi · 41 min · Lankford Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Westfield Avenue

    14 m · 2 sec · Westfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Westfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lankford Highway
31 mi · 51%
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 29%
Shore Drive
3.41 mi · 6%
North Great Neck Road
3.19 mi · 5%
First Colonial Road
2.6 mi · 4%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
1.68 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lankford Highway

Continue on Lankford Highway

29.6 mi · 00h 41m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Charles
00h 46m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Sunny near Exmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Cape Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Virginia Beach and 30.6 miles from Exmore.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cape Charles

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

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

BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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

Newport News station

48 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

52 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

61 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Exmore. Straight-line distance: 47.68 mi (76.73 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
Exmore

#2 Exmore

Town of the United States

Population1,362
Coordinates37.5318000, -75.8229900
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Exmore (-75.82299, 37.5318)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.18 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.11
4.32 gal · 16.36 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.56 $17.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.57 $19.13
Premium $4.78 $10.32 $20.64
Diesel $5.62 $12.15 $24.30

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Virginia Beach and Exmore. The current time is 17:24:21.

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.