How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Gloucester Courthouse, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Gloucester Courthouse, VA is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Virginia.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Gloucester Courthouse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Gloucester Courthouse.
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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 · 36 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
21.2 mi · 30 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown
2187 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
3056 ft · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 35 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
806 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Botetourt Avenue
1439 ft · 1 min · Botetourt Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Botetourt Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Gloucester Courthouse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
George Washington Memorial Highway
Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 00h 35m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Gloucester Courthouse?
The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Virginia Beach and 31.8 miles from Gloucester Courthouse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.9 miles (78.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton.
Newport News station
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Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Gloucester Courthouse. Straight-line distance: 48.93 mi (78.74 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 Gloucester Courthouse
Census designated place
| Population | 2,951 |
| Coordinates | 37.4098600, -76.5266200 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gloucester Courthouse (-76.52662, 37.40986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $3.96 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.97 | $19.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.65 | $25.31 |
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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