How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Oxford, PA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Oxford, PA is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Oxford.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward First Colonial Road, Oceana Naval Air Station
1414 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto First Colonial Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · First Colonial Road
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Turn right onto North Great Neck Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Great Neck Road
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Turn left onto Shore Drive
3.4 mi · 8 min · Shore Drive
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Take the exit right toward US 13 North
1043 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard
1910 ft · 31 sec · Northampton Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard
1801 ft · 38 sec · Northampton Boulevard
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Lankford Highway
69.2 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Lankford Highway
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Continue on Ocean Highway
26.4 mi · 36 min · Ocean Highway
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Continue on South Fruitland Boulevard
1708 ft · 22 sec · South Fruitland Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Salisbury Bypass
10.8 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13 North, US 13 Business: Salisbury, Dover
1476 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Dover
1136 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Salisbury Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on North Salisbury Boulevard
3.1 mi · 4 min · North Salisbury Boulevard
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Continue on Sussex Highway
26.7 mi · 37 min · Sussex Highway
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Continue on South Dupont Highway
21.1 mi · 25 min · South Dupont Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington, Delaware Memorial Bridge
555 ft · 9 sec
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Continue on Puncheon Run Connector
2.4 mi · 3 min · Puncheon Run Connector
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
27.6 mi · 32 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
4 mi · 5 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward DE 72: Delaware City, Newark
1256 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on DE 72 North
106 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto Wrangle Hill Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Wrangle Hill Road
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Continue on Sunset Lake Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Sunset Lake Road
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Continue on Chapel Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Chapel Street
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Turn left onto East Chestnut Hill Road
1.4 km · 1 min · East Chestnut Hill Road
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Turn right onto South College Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South College Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
677 ft · 25 sec · West Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street
3041 ft · 54 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Nottingham Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Nottingham Road
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Continue on Telegraph Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Telegraph Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Telegraph Road
48 m · 3 sec · Telegraph Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Telegraph Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Telegraph Road
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Turn right onto Lewisville Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Road
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Turn left onto Lewisville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Lewisville Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewisville Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lewisville Road
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Continue on Lewisville Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lewisville Road
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Continue on Hickory Hill Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Hickory Hill Road
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Continue on Market Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 3rd Street
44 m · 7 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Oxford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lankford Highway
Continue on Lankford Highway
69.2 mi · 01h 38m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Virginia Beach and Light Rain Likely near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Oxford?
The road trip is about 251.9 miles (405.4 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
Fruitland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from Virginia Beach and 126 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 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 5:20 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.07 one way or $68.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Virginia Beach and Light Rain Likely near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Fruitland
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 Fruitland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 202.61 mi (326.07 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 Oxford
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,594 |
| Coordinates | 39.7853900, -75.9788300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-75.97883, 39.78539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 405 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $34.07 | $68.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $38.45 | $76.90 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $42.20 | $84.40 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $54.54 | $109.08 |
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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