How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Mountain Road, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Mountain Road, VA is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Mountain Road.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Mountain Road.
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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
62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Continue on Courtland Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road
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Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.3 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
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Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road
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Continue on Highway 58
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
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Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street
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Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
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Continue on Highway 1
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 58
18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
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Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass
4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Continue on Highway 58
18 mi · 23 min · Highway 58
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Turn right onto John Randolph Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · John Randolph Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hodges Street
2928 ft · 1 min · Hodges Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Old Halifax Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Halifax Road
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Take the ramp straight
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Halifax Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Halifax Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2011 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Mountain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Mountain Road.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Portsmouth Boulevard
Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Clear near Mountain Road.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Mountain Road?
The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from Virginia Beach and 96.6 miles from Mountain Road.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:24 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.19 one way or $52.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Virginia Beach and Clear near Mountain Road.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emporia.
Petersburg station
Rocky Mount
Richmond Main Street Station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Mountain Road. Straight-line distance: 166.58 mi (268.08 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 Mountain Road
Mountain Road is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7595800, -78.9869600 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Road (-78.98696, 36.75958)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 310 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $3.85 | $26.19 | $52.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $29.44 | $58.87 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $32.31 | $64.63 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $41.84 | $83.68 |
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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