How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Shenandoah Farms, VA?

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Shenandoah Farms, VA is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.51 mi
04h 48m
Flight
186.29 mi
299.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.29 mi
Kilometers
299.8 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.51 mi
Kilometers
366.15 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shenandoah Farms
Sun, Nov 8, 8:30 PM EST
Return by in Virginia Beach
Mon, Nov 9, 1:18 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-11-08T15:41
Arrive Shenandoah Farms
Sun, Nov 8, 8:30 PM EST
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia Beach
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Virginia Beach
113.6 mi
02h 24m
To Shenandoah Farms
113.9 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Shenandoah Farms.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Shenandoah Farms.

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Street

    37 m · 8 sec · 25th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pacific Avenue

    1213 ft · 34 sec · Pacific Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 22nd Street

    2796 ft · 46 sec · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond

    2025 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth

    1635 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Warrenton Road

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Warrenton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Marsh Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marsh Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Winchester Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Winchester Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    15.1 mi · 16 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 79: Linden, Front Royal

    1334 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Apple Mountain Road

    1209 ft · 24 sec · Apple Mountain Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto John Marshall Highway

    711 ft · 16 sec · John Marshall Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Dismal Hollow Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Dismal Hollow Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Oregon Hollow Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Oregon Hollow Road

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Howellsville Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Howellsville Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Howellsville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Shenandoah Farms.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
78.8 mi · 35%
I 95 North
49.7 mi · 22%
Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 10%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 5%
James Madison Highway
11.3 mi · 5%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
02h 24m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
7:22 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Clear near Shenandoah Farms.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Shenandoah Farms?

The road trip is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Virginia Beach and 113.9 miles from Shenandoah Farms.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.09 one way or $62.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Virginia Beach and Clear near Shenandoah Farms.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 10.8 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Shenandoah Farms. Straight-line distance: 186.29 mi (299.8 km).

Virginia Beach

#1 Virginia Beach

The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.

Population451,231
Coordinates36.8529300, -75.9779900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Shenandoah Farms

Shenandoah Farms is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9817800, -78.0755500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Shenandoah Farms (-78.07555, 38.98178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.03 gal
30.39 L · about $31.09
Round trip
$62.18
16.06 gal · 60.78 L
Estimated CO2
71.4 kg one way
Round trip: 142.7 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $31.09 $62.18
Mid-grade $4.37 $35.07 $70.13
Premium $4.78 $38.39 $76.78
Diesel $6.17 $49.52 $99.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Virginia Beach and Shenandoah Farms. The current time is 15:41:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.