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

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Falmouth, VA is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.88 mi
03h 11m
Flight
130.34 mi
209.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.34 mi
Kilometers
209.76 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.88 mi
Kilometers
254.09 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Fri, Nov 6, 6:32 PM EST
Return by in Virginia Beach
Fri, Nov 6, 9:44 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-11-06T15:21
Arrive Falmouth
Fri, Nov 6, 6:32 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EST

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 EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia Beach
9:00 PM EST
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
West Point
VA

Town in King William County, Virginia

From Virginia Beach
78.9 mi
01h 35m
To Falmouth
79 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    39.9 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Fredericksburg

    2587 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Patriot Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Patriot Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Emancipation Highway

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Emancipation Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1360 ft · 27 sec · Cambridge Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Carter Street

    841 ft · 28 sec · Carter Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Butler Road

    530 ft · 15 sec · Butler Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Butler Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
78.8 mi · 50%
I 95 North
42.3 mi · 27%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 8%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
Emancipation Highway
3.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 08m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
130.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 35m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
10:36 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Virginia Beach and Patchy Fog near Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Virginia Beach and 79 miles from Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Virginia Beach and Patchy Fog near Falmouth.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

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

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

56 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

62 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

65 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 130.34 mi (209.76 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
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#2 Falmouth

Falmouth is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3240200, -77.4683200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Falmouth (-77.46832, 38.32402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.09 L · about $21.82
Round trip
$43.64
11.14 gal · 42.18 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $21.82 $43.64
Mid-grade $4.41 $24.59 $49.17
Premium $4.82 $26.85 $53.71
Diesel $6.20 $34.51 $69.02

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Virginia Beach and Falmouth. The current time is 15:21:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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