How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Raven, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Raven, VA is about 434.1 miles (698.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 324.8 miles (522.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 44m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Raven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Raven.
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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
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.
27.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield
1332 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard
2.5 mi · 3 min · John Nash Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway
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Continue on Governor G C Peery Highway
27.2 mi · 35 min · Governor G C Peery Highway
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Take the exit slight right
118 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor George C Peery Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Governor George C Peery Highway
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Continue on Gov George C Perry Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Gov George C Perry Highway
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Turn left onto Raven Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Raven Road
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Turn straight onto State Route 806
6 m · 1 sec · State Route 806
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 806
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Raven.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Virginia Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Raven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Raven?
The road trip is about 434.1 miles (698.6 km) and usually takes 08h 22m 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?
Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 216.9 miles from Virginia Beach and 217.2 miles from Raven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 324.8 miles (522.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.3 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 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 $60.68 one way or $121.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Virginia Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Raven.
Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft
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 Stuarts Draft.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Raven. Straight-line distance: 324.78 mi (522.68 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 Raven
Census-designated place in Russell and Tazewell counties in Virginia
| Population | 2,270 |
| Coordinates | 37.0870600, -81.8551200 |
| Altitude | 581 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raven (-81.85512, 37.08706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 699 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 24m |
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 | $60.68 | $121.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $67.85 | $135.70 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $73.20 | $146.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $86.16 | $172.32 |
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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