How far is Virginia Beach, VA from South Hill, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to South Hill, VA is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.3 miles (192 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Patchy Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and South Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and South Hill.
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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
12.1 mi · 17 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Chesapeake, Suffolk
2198 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1538 ft · 22 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway
2351 ft · 34 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
1598 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
3155 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Military Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway
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Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Continue on Courtland Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road
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Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.3 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
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Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road
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Continue on Highway 58
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
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Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street
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Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Atlantic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Atlantic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and South Hill.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Portsmouth Boulevard
Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Patchy Frost near South Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to South Hill?
The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Courtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Virginia Beach and 68.1 miles from South Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.3 miles (192 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 10:56 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.53 one way or $37.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Virginia Beach and Patchy Frost near South Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Courtland
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 Courtland.
Newport News station
Petersburg station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Norfolk
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and South Hill. Straight-line distance: 119.33 mi (192.05 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 South Hill
South Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7265300, -78.1288900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hill (-78.12889, 36.72653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $18.53 | $37.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $20.88 | $41.77 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $29.55 | $59.11 |
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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