How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Woodlake, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Woodlake, VA is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.6 miles (163.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Woodlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Woodlake.
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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
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC
2453 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge
2425 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge
1866 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport
2791 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Pocahontas Parkway
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Continue on Chippenham Parkway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Chippenham Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia
681 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Hull Street Road
10.8 mi · 18 min · Hull Street Road
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Turn right onto Woodlake Village Parkway
1.1 km · 2 min · Woodlake Village Parkway
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Turn left onto Woodlake Village Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Woodlake Village Parkway
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Turn right
105 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Woodlake.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Cloudy leaving Virginia Beach and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Woodlake?
The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Virginia Beach and 63.4 miles from Woodlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.6 miles (163.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.50 one way or $36.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Virginia Beach and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodlake.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
James City County Government Center
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsburg.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Woodlake. Straight-line distance: 101.6 mi (163.51 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 Woodlake
This residential community in Chesterfield County, Virginia, is situated at an elevation of 249 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.4210600, -77.6793100 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodlake (-77.67931, 37.42106)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $4.14 | $18.50 | $36.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $20.71 | $41.41 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
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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