How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Saltville, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Saltville, VA is about 405.2 miles (652.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 43m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Saltville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Saltville.
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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 left
37.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 107: Chilhowie
749 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Whitetop Road
8.3 mi · 15 min · Whitetop Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
707 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
31 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Saltville.
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saltville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Saltville?
The road trip is about 405.2 miles (652.1 km) and usually takes 07h 43m 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?
Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202.4 miles from Virginia Beach and 202.8 miles from Saltville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 319.7 miles (514.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.5 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 $56.64 one way or $113.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Saltville.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro
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 Waynesboro.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Saltville. Straight-line distance: 319.68 mi (514.48 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 Saltville
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,895 |
| Coordinates | 36.8815000, -81.7620600 |
| Altitude | 526 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saltville (-81.76206, 36.8815)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 652 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
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 | $56.64 | $113.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $63.33 | $126.67 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $68.33 | $136.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $80.42 | $160.85 |
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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