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

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Marshall, VA is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
205.75 mi
04h 16m
Flight
172.73 mi
277.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.73 mi
Kilometers
277.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.75 mi
Kilometers
331.13 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Sat, Nov 7, 7:36 AM EST
Return by in Virginia Beach
Sat, Nov 7, 11:52 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-11-07T03:19
Arrive Marshall
Sat, Nov 7, 7:36 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:28 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia Beach
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Virginia Beach
102.8 mi
02h 08m
To Marshall
102.9 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth

    1635 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Warrenton Road

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Warrenton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Marsh Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marsh Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Winchester Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1028 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
78.8 mi · 38%
I 95 North
49.7 mi · 24%
Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 11%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 6%
James Madison Highway
11.3 mi · 5%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
172.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
02h 08m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
8:28 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Sunny near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.7 miles (331.1 km) and usually takes 04h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Virginia Beach and 102.9 miles from Marshall.

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

The direct path is about 172.7 miles (278 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.44 one way or $56.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.9 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 6 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 6 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 172.73 mi (277.98 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
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#2 Marshall

Marshall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8648400, -77.8577700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Marshall (-77.85777, 38.86484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.48 L · about $28.44
Round trip
$56.87
14.52 gal · 54.96 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $28.44 $56.87
Mid-grade $4.41 $32.05 $64.09
Premium $4.82 $35.00 $70.00
Diesel $6.20 $44.98 $89.97

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Virginia Beach and Marshall. The current time is 03:19:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.