How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Narrows, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Narrows, VA is about 343 miles (552 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 268.4 miles (431.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Narrows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Narrows.
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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
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
50.2 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Electric Road
1865 ft · 50 sec · North Electric Road
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Continue on North Electric Road
33 m · 2 sec · North Electric Road
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Turn straight onto Catawba Valley Drive
9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive
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Turn left onto Newport Road
7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Mount Tabor Road
9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road
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Turn right onto Coal Bank Hollow Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Pandapas Pond Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road
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Continue on Virginia Avenue
17 mi · 22 min · Virginia Avenue
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Turn left onto Thomas Drive
936 ft · 22 sec · Thomas Drive
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Turn straight onto Narrows Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Narrows Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Narrows.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny near Narrows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Narrows?
The road trip is about 343 miles (552 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.3 miles from Virginia Beach and 171.6 miles from Narrows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 268.4 miles (431.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.6 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 $47.93 one way or $95.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny near Narrows.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Narrows. Straight-line distance: 268.39 mi (431.93 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 Narrows
Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,949 |
| Coordinates | 37.3315100, -80.8111900 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| Country | United States |
End: Narrows (-80.81119, 37.33151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
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 | $47.93 | $95.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $53.59 | $107.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $57.81 | $115.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $68.05 | $136.10 |
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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