How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA?

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.09 mi
03h 07m
Flight
128.13 mi
206.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.13 mi
Kilometers
206.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.09 mi
Kilometers
246.38 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Spotsylvania Courthouse
Fri, Apr 17, 9:31 AM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Fri, Apr 17, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-04-17T06:24
Arrive Spotsylvania Courthouse
Fri, Apr 17, 9:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia Beach
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Point
VA

Town in King William County, Virginia

From Virginia Beach
76.6 mi
01h 33m
To Spotsylvania Courthouse
76.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Spotsylvania Courthouse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Spotsylvania Courthouse.

  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

    32.3 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 606: Thornburg

    1422 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Mallard Road

    159 m · 17 sec · Mallard Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mudd Tavern Road

    2195 ft · 1 min · Mudd Tavern Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mudd Tavern Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Mudd Tavern Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Mudd Tavern Road

    1902 ft · 48 sec · Mudd Tavern Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Morris Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Morris Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Courthouse Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Courthouse Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Spotsylvania Courthouse.

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
78.8 mi · 51%
I 95 North
34.7 mi · 23%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 8%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 7%
Morris Road
4.46 mi · 3%
Courthouse Road
3.69 mi · 2%
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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
128.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
01h 33m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Virginia Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Spotsylvania Courthouse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Spotsylvania Courthouse?

The road trip is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Virginia Beach and 76.6 miles from Spotsylvania Courthouse.

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

The direct path is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.39 one way or $42.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Virginia Beach and Chance Rain Showers near Spotsylvania Courthouse.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

56 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

62 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

65 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Spotsylvania Courthouse. Straight-line distance: 128.13 mi (206.2 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
Spotsylvania Courthouse

#2 Spotsylvania Courthouse

Census designated place

Population4,239
Coordinates38.1979100, -77.5877700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Spotsylvania Courthouse (-77.58777, 38.19791)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.4 gal
20.45 L · about $21.39
Round trip
$42.78
10.8 gal · 40.9 L
Estimated CO2
48 kg one way
Round trip: 96 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.39 $42.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.92 $47.83
Premium $4.78 $25.80 $51.60
Diesel $5.62 $30.37 $60.74

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Virginia Beach and Spotsylvania Courthouse. The current time is 06:24:08.

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