How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Sandston, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Sandston, VA is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87 miles (140 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 04m.
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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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Sandston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Sandston.
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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
57 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge, Quinton
1651 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on New Kent Highway
2572 ft · 53 sec · New Kent Highway
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Turn right onto Pocahontas Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Pocahontas Trail
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Continue on East Williamsburg Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · East Williamsburg Road
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Turn right onto North Confederate Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · North Confederate Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Confederate Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Sandston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left
57 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Virginia Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Sandston?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Virginia Beach and 49.7 miles from Sandston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87 miles (140 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 2:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.71 one way or $27.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Virginia Beach and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandston.
Stop Ideas Near Yorktown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oxford Run Trail
James City County
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorktown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Sandston. Straight-line distance: 87 mi (140.01 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 Sandston
Sandston is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5234800, -77.3158100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandston (-77.31581, 37.52348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $3.92 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $16.87 | $33.75 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $21.69 | $43.37 |
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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