How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Woodstock, VA?

The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Woodstock, VA is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.16 mi
02h 07m
Flight
55.13 mi
88.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.13 mi
Kilometers
88.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.16 mi
Kilometers
132.22 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodstock
Mon, Jun 1, 2:52 PM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Mon, Jun 1, 4:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-06-01T12:44
Arrive Woodstock
Mon, Jun 1, 2:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Newport News
VA

The second most populous city in Virginia.

From Virginia Beach
41.1 mi
01h 03m
To Woodstock
41.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Woodstock.

  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

    4 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown

    2187 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    3056 ft · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 35 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    806 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto John Clayton Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · John Clayton Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Windsor Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Windsor Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buckley Hall Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Buckley Hall Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Twiggs Ferry Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Twiggs Ferry Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto General Puller Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · General Puller Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Grafton Church Road

    2029 ft · 58 sec · Grafton Church Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Stormont Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stormont Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Coachpoint Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Coachpoint Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Poplar Drive

    856 ft · 39 sec · Poplar Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Hickory Drive

    1328 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Drive

    67 m · 10 sec · Plum Drive

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Shore Drive

    1020 ft · 50 sec · Shore Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lakeside Drive

    627 ft · 28 sec · Lakeside Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Washington Memorial Highway
23.9 mi · 29%
Hampton Roads Beltway
21.7 mi · 26%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 13%
John Clayton Memorial Highway
6.36 mi · 8%
Twiggs Ferry Road
4.57 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

George Washington Memorial Highway

Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

22.6 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport News
01h 03m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Virginia Beach and Partly Sunny near Woodstock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Woodstock?

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Newport News is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Virginia Beach and 41.1 miles from Woodstock.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Virginia Beach and Partly Sunny near Woodstock.

Stop Ideas Near Newport News

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 Newport News and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

Oxford Run Trail

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662, United States
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Meeting point 3.5 mi away

Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only

Poquoson , VA
Poquoson City Hall, 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.0/5 80 reviews Department of motor vehicles,County government office
Poquoson Public Library
Nearby stop 3.4 mi away

Poquoson Public Library

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.9/5 26 reviews Library,Public library
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hampton , VA
30 Kings Way, Hampton, VA 23669
Rating 4.4/5 10 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport News.

RAIL

Newport News station

7 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

30 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

30 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

51 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 55.13 mi (88.72 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
Woodstock

#2 Woodstock

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population5,293
Coordinates37.5406900, -76.4857800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Woodstock (-76.48578, 37.54069)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $11.49
Round trip
$22.97
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.49 $22.97
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.78 $13.86 $27.71
Diesel $5.62 $16.31 $32.62

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Virginia Beach and Woodstock. The current time is 12:44:38.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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