How far is Wattsville, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?
The driving distance from Wattsville, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wattsville and Virginia Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wattsville and Virginia Beach.
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Start on Chincoteague Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Chincoteague Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lankford Highway
64 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Lankford Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Northampton Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Virginia Beach, Ocean Front
784 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Shore Drive
3.4 mi · 8 min · Shore Drive
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Turn right onto North Great Neck Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Great Neck Road
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Turn left onto First Colonial Road
2 mi · 4 min · First Colonial Road
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Turn left onto Laskin Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Laskin Road
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Turn right onto North Birdneck Road
835 ft · 24 sec · North Birdneck Road
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Turn left onto 24th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 24th Street
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Turn left onto Baltic Avenue
144 m · 14 sec · Baltic Avenue
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Turn right onto 25th Street
994 ft · 27 sec · 25th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wattsville and Virginia Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lankford Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lankford Highway
64 mi · 01h 31m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wattsville to Virginia Beach?
The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Eastville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Wattsville and 49.7 miles from Virginia Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wattsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Virginia Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Eastville
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 Eastville.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Newport News station
Norfolk
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wattsville and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 79.18 mi (127.42 km).
#1 Wattsville
Wattsville is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9340100, -75.4996500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $3.92 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $16.78 | $33.55 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $21.56 | $43.12 |
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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