How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Prince George, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Prince George, VA is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Prince George.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Prince George.
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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
19.7 mi · 28 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 164 West: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk
2001 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
2723 ft · 48 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
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Continue on Martin Luther King Freeway
2952 ft · 56 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway
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Continue on Western Freeway
7.4 mi · 10 min · Western Freeway
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Continue on Bridge Road
6.5 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road
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Continue on Carrollton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Benns Church Boulevard
12.1 mi · 16 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Continue on Colonial Trail East
9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
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Turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway
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Turn right onto Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
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Continue on James River Drive
10.4 mi · 14 min · James River Drive
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Turn left onto Merchants Hope Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Merchants Hope Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ruffin Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Ruffin Road
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Continue on Courthouse Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Courthouse Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Courthouse Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Prince George.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
19.7 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Sunny near Prince George.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Prince George?
The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Virginia Beach and 47.2 miles from Prince George.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Virginia Beach and Sunny near Prince George.
Stop Ideas Near Smithfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
Newport News Treasurer's Office
Dave Jenkins for City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smithfield.
Newport News station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Prince George. Straight-line distance: 76.58 mi (123.25 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 Prince George
Prince George is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.2204300, -77.2880300 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prince George (-77.28803, 37.22043)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $3.86 | $12.82 | $25.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $14.45 | $28.89 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $15.83 | $31.67 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $20.44 | $40.88 |
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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