How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Williamsburg, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Williamsburg, VA is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Williamsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Williamsburg.
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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 · 36 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
21.2 mi · 30 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
18.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight left toward VA 143 West: Williamsburg
2583 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Merrimac Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Merrimac Trail
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Take the ramp slight right toward VA 199: Jamestown, Busch Gardens
937 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Humelsine Parkway
120 m · 6 sec · Humelsine Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Williamsburg, Busch Gardens
780 ft · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pocahontas Trail
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pocahontas Trail
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Continue on York Street
3273 ft · 2 min · York Street
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Continue on York Street
709 ft · 26 sec · York Street
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Continue on Francis Street East
1.4 km · 3 min · Francis Street East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Boundary Street
119 m · 21 sec · South Boundary Street
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Turn sharp left onto Jamestown Road
4 m · 1 sec · Jamestown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jamestown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Williamsburg.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
21.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Williamsburg?
The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Virginia Beach and 29.3 miles from Williamsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.20 one way or $16.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chartreuse Bistro
City Hall Parking
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton.
Newport News station
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 49.5 mi (79.67 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 Williamsburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,259 |
| Coordinates | 37.2707000, -76.7074600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamsburg (-76.70746, 37.2707)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
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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