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

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Marion, VA is about 387.1 miles (623 km), with a travel time of about 07h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
387.11 mi
07h 18m
Flight
306.11 mi
492.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
306.11 mi
Kilometers
492.64 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
387.11 mi
Kilometers
622.99 km
Drive Time
07h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Sat, May 30, 2:38 PM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Sat, May 30, 9:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-05-30T07:19
Arrive Marion
Sat, May 30, 2:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:19 PM to 2:49 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
9:22 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crozet
VA

Census designated place

From Virginia Beach
193.4 mi
03h 39m
To Marion
193.7 mi
03h 39m

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
77°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 16: Marion

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto South Commerce Street

    3205 ft · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pendleton Street

    698 ft · 29 sec · Pendleton Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    116 m · 16 sec · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
268 mi · 69%
Hampton Roads Beltway
78.8 mi · 20%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 3%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

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
07h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81 mi
306.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crozet
03h 39m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
9:22 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Partly Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 387.1 miles (623 km) and usually takes 07h 18m 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?

Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.4 miles from Virginia Beach and 193.7 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 306.1 miles (492.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 81 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 $54.11 one way or $108.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crozet

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

19 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

34 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

76 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

84 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Marion. Straight-line distance: 306.11 mi (492.64 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
Marion

#2 Marion

Town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States

Population5,555
Coordinates36.8348400, -81.5148400
Altitude662
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Marion (-81.51484, 36.83484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 623 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.66 gal
51.71 L · about $54.11
Round trip
$108.21
27.32 gal · 103.42 L
Estimated CO2
121.4 kg one way
Round trip: 242.8 kg / 535 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $54.11 $108.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $60.50 $121.00
Premium $4.78 $65.27 $130.53
Diesel $5.62 $76.82 $153.65

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 Marion. The current time is 07:19:29.

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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.