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

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Nellysford, VA is about 206.3 miles (332 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.3 mi
04h 05m
Flight
174.33 mi
280.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.33 mi
Kilometers
280.56 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.3 mi
Kilometers
332 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nellysford
Fri, Nov 6, 8:20 PM EST
Return by in Virginia Beach
Sat, Nov 7, 12:26 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-11-06T16:14
Arrive Nellysford
Fri, Nov 6, 8:20 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 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
103 mi
02h 02m
To Nellysford
103.3 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Crozet, Yancey Mills

    1496 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rockfish Gap Turnpike

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Rockfish Gap Turnpike

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Critzer Shop Road

    58 m · 8 sec · Critzer Shop Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Critzer Shop Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Critzer Shop Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Rockfish Valley Highway

    8.8 mi · 14 min · Rockfish Valley Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockfish Valley Highway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
78.8 mi · 38%
I 64 West
71.9 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 11%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 5%
Rockfish Valley Highway
8.78 mi · 4%
Rockfish Gap Turnpike
4.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

69.7 mi · 01h 15m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
174.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
02h 02m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
8:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny near Nellysford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.3 miles (332 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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 103 miles from Virginia Beach and 103.3 miles from Nellysford.

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

The direct path is about 174.4 miles (280.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 8:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny near Nellysford.

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 7.8 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 5.9 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 5.9 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 Nellysford. Straight-line distance: 174.33 mi (280.56 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 Nellysford

Nellysford is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.8904200, -78.8722400
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Nellysford (-78.87224, 37.89042)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
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
7.28 gal
27.56 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.03
14.56 gal · 55.12 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $28.52 $57.03
Mid-grade $4.41 $32.13 $64.27
Premium $4.82 $35.10 $70.19
Diesel $6.20 $45.11 $90.21

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 Nellysford. The current time is 16:14:46.

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.