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

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Ferrum, VA is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223 miles (358.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
274.52 mi
06h 07m
Flight
223.03 mi
358.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.03 mi
Kilometers
358.94 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.52 mi
Kilometers
441.8 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferrum
Sat, May 30, 6:25 PM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Sun, May 31, 12:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-05-30T12:17
Arrive Ferrum
Sat, May 30, 6:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia Beach
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
La Crosse
VA

Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

From Virginia Beach
137.1 mi
03h 03m
To Ferrum
137.4 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph NW
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Courtland Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  23. 23

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  25. 25

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  28. 28

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  29. 29

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  30. 30

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on South Boston Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  35. 35

    Continue on A L Philpott Highway

    3.6 mi · 6 min · A L Philpott Highway

  36. 36

    Continue on East Church Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Hooker Street

    1578 ft · 45 sec · Hooker Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Fairy Street

    35 m · 4 sec · Fairy Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard East

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Commonwealth Boulevard East

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Virginia Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Virginia Avenue

  41. 41

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 220 North: Roanoke

    1084 ft · 30 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Virginia Avenue

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Virginia Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on Virgil H Goode Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Virgil H Goode Highway

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Henry Road

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Henry Road

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Republican Church Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Republican Church Road

  46. 46

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ingramville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ingramville Road

  47. 47

    Turn slight left onto Fieldcrest Road

    961 ft · 31 sec · Fieldcrest Road

  48. 48

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street

    1149 ft · 23 sec · Franklin Street

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
49 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 23%
Highway 58
41.2 mi · 15%
Danville Expressway
29.1 mi · 11%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 8%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Beltway
16.3 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth Boulevard

Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

62.1 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
223 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Crosse
03h 03m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
11:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Partly Sunny near Ferrum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?

La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.1 miles from Virginia Beach and 137.4 miles from Ferrum.

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

The direct path is about 223 miles (358.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. 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 $38.38 one way or $76.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Virginia Beach and Partly Sunny near Ferrum.

Stop Ideas Near La Crosse

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

85 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

89 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Durham

107 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Wilson

110 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Ferrum. Straight-line distance: 223.03 mi (358.94 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
Ferrum

#2 Ferrum

Census designated place

Population2,043
Coordinates36.9229200, -80.0133700
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Ferrum (-80.01337, 36.92292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.69 gal
36.67 L · about $38.38
Round trip
$76.76
19.38 gal · 73.34 L
Estimated CO2
86.1 kg one way
Round trip: 172.2 kg / 380 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $38.38 $76.76
Mid-grade $4.43 $42.92 $85.83
Premium $4.78 $46.30 $92.60
Diesel $5.62 $54.50 $108.99

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Virginia Beach and Ferrum. The current time is 12:17:57.

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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.