How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Patrick Springs, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Patrick Springs, VA is about 270.6 miles (435.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.
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.
Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Patrick Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Patrick Springs.
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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
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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Keep slight left to continue on Clarksville Bypass
4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Continue on Highway 58
18.8 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
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Continue on Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road
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Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
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Continue on South Boston Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway
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Keep slight left
15.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West: Stuart
18.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Spring Road
1 km · 2 min · Spring Road
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Turn right onto Dogwood Road
31 m · 3 sec · Dogwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Patrick Springs.
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 Mostly Sunny near Patrick Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Patrick Springs?
The road trip is about 270.6 miles (435.5 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?
La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.1 miles from Virginia Beach and 135.5 miles from Patrick Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.83 one way or $75.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny near Patrick Springs.
Stop Ideas Near La Crosse
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 La Crosse.
Petersburg station
Rocky Mount
Durham
Wilson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Patrick Springs. Straight-line distance: 233.91 mi (376.44 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 Patrick Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 1,845 |
| Coordinates | 36.6418000, -80.1950500 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Patrick Springs (-80.19505, 36.6418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $37.83 | $75.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $42.30 | $84.59 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $45.63 | $91.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $53.71 | $107.42 |
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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