How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Franklin, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Franklin, VA is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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 01h 27m.
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.
A census-designated place in Newport News, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Franklin.
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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
12.1 mi · 17 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Chesapeake, Suffolk
2198 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1538 ft · 22 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway
2351 ft · 34 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
1598 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
3155 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Military Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway
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Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
26.4 mi · 36 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 189 South, US 258 North: Windsor, Smithfield
1369 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 258 North
578 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Union Camp Drive
1 km · 2 min · Union Camp Drive
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Turn right onto Jamestown Lane
3149 ft · 1 min · Jamestown Lane
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Turn slight left onto Carrsville Highway
2109 ft · 51 sec · Carrsville Highway
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Continue on East 2nd Avenue
1507 ft · 1 min · East 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
27 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Franklin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Portsmouth Boulevard
Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
26.4 mi · 00h 36m
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 Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Franklin?
The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Portsmouth Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Virginia Beach and 32 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.76 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Virginia Beach and Sunny near Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near Portsmouth Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chartreuse Bistro
City Hall Parking
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portsmouth Heights.
Norfolk
Newport News station
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 53.66 mi (86.36 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 Franklin
Franklin is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.6776500, -76.9224600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-76.92246, 36.67765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $9.89 | $19.77 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.79 | $21.59 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $13.90 | $27.81 |
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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