How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Fort Lee, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Fort Lee, VA is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Fort Lee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Fort Lee.
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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
64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 156 North: Sandston, Highland Springs
1804 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto South Airport Drive
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Airport Drive
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Turn left onto Charles City Road
1921 ft · 39 sec · Charles City Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charles City Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Fort Lee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left
64.7 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Virginia Beach and Sunny near Fort Lee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Fort Lee?
The road trip is about 102.3 miles (164.6 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Virginia Beach and 51.2 miles from Fort Lee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Virginia Beach and Sunny near Fort Lee.
Stop Ideas Near Yorktown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oxford Run Trail
James City County
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorktown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Fort Lee. Straight-line distance: 86.92 mi (139.89 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 Fort Lee
Fort Lee is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4957000, -77.3352600 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Lee (-77.33526, 37.4957)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $3.89 | $14.05 | $28.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $15.86 | $31.72 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.32 | $34.63 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $22.31 | $44.61 |
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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