How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Radford, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Radford, VA is about 330.5 miles (531.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 40m 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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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
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 Radford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Radford.
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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
10.6 mi · 14 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond
2025 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
86.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 232, SR 605: Radford
1583 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto 1st Street
86 m · 4 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Berkley Street
135 m · 20 sec · Berkley Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Berkley Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Radford.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Partly Sunny near Radford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Radford?
The road trip is about 330.5 miles (531.9 km) and usually takes 06h 20m 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 165.1 miles from Virginia Beach and 165.4 miles from Radford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 $46.19 one way or $92.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Virginia Beach and Partly Sunny near Radford.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello
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 Lake Monticello.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Radford. Straight-line distance: 254.48 mi (409.54 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 Radford
Independent city in Commonwealth of Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,255 |
| Coordinates | 37.1317900, -80.5764500 |
| Altitude | 567 |
| Country | United States |
End: Radford (-80.57645, 37.13179)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $46.19 | $92.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $51.64 | $103.28 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $55.71 | $111.42 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $65.58 | $131.15 |
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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