How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Fairlawn, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Fairlawn, VA is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Fairlawn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Fairlawn.
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Start on 25th Street
37 m · 8 sec · 25th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
1213 ft · 34 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto 22nd Street
2796 ft · 46 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond
2025 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
82 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 177, SR 600: Radford
2006 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Tyler Road
2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Road
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Continue on Tyler Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Avenue
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Turn left onto Grove Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1182 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
63 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Peppers Ferry Boulevard
2146 ft · 52 sec · Peppers Ferry Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pulaski Avenue
1230 ft · 1 min · Pulaski Avenue
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Turn left onto Brandon Road
12 m · 2 sec · Brandon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brandon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Fairlawn.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Virginia Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Fairlawn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Fairlawn?
The road trip is about 329.7 miles (530.6 km) and usually takes 06h 22m 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?
Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.6 miles from Virginia Beach and 165.1 miles from Fairlawn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST. 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 $45.76 one way or $91.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Virginia Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Fairlawn.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Monticello.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Fairlawn. Straight-line distance: 254.64 mi (409.81 km).
#1 Virginia Beach
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
| Population | 451,231 |
| Coordinates | 36.8529300, -75.9779900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairlawn
Fairlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.1484600, -80.5783900 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairlawn (-80.57839, 37.14846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 531 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.94 | $45.76 | $91.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $51.50 | $103.00 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $56.24 | $112.49 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $72.18 | $144.35 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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