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

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Pembroke, VA is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
332.36 mi
06h 35m
Flight
258.89 mi
416.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.89 mi
Kilometers
416.64 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.36 mi
Kilometers
534.88 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke
Fri, May 1, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Fri, May 1, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-04-30T17:48
Arrive Pembroke
Fri, May 1, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:35 PM to 2:05 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia Beach
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lake Monticello
VA

Census-designated place in Virginia, United States

From Virginia Beach
166 mi
03h 17m
To Pembroke
166.3 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    50.2 mi · 55 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    77 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Electric Road

    1865 ft · 48 sec · North Electric Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Electric Road

    33 m · 2 sec · North Electric Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Catawba Valley Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Newport Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Mount Tabor Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Coal Bank Hollow Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pandapas Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Virginia Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Cascade Drive

    128 m · 18 sec · Cascade Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
173 mi · 52%
Hampton Roads Beltway
78.8 mi · 24%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 7%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 3%
Virginia Avenue
10.3 mi · 3%
Mount Tabor Road
9.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.5 mi
258.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Monticello
03h 17m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
10:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 332.4 miles (534.9 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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?

Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166 miles from Virginia Beach and 166.3 miles from Pembroke.

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

The direct path is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 $46.46 one way or $92.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Monticello, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Monticello.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

18 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

68 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

69 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Ashland

77 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 258.89 mi (416.64 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
Pembroke

#2 Pembroke

Town of Virginia United States

Population1,077
Coordinates37.3195700, -80.6389500
Altitude504
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Pembroke (-80.63895, 37.31957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.73 gal
44.4 L · about $46.46
Round trip
$92.93
23.46 gal · 88.8 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.5 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $46.46 $92.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $51.95 $103.90
Premium $4.78 $56.05 $112.09
Diesel $5.62 $65.97 $131.94

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Virginia Beach and Pembroke. The current time is 17:48:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.