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

The driving distance from Woodstock, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.05 mi
01h 43m
Flight
55.13 mi
88.72 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Woodstock.

Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
83.05 mi
Kilometers
133.66 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Mon, Jun 1, 1:31 PM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Mon, Jun 1, 3:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-06-01T11:48
Arrive Virginia Beach
Mon, Jun 1, 1:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
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 Woodstock
41.4 mi
00h 51m
To Virginia Beach
41.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lakeside Drive

    627 ft · 29 sec · Lakeside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Shore Drive

    1020 ft · 45 sec · Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Plum Drive

    67 m · 11 sec · Plum Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hickory Drive

    1328 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive

  5. 5

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

    856 ft · 40 sec · Poplar Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Coachpoint Road

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Coachpoint Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stormont Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Stormont Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grafton Church Road

    2029 ft · 58 sec · Grafton Church Road

  9. 9

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

    5.9 mi · 8 min · General Puller Highway

  10. 10

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Buckley Hall Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Windsor Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Windsor Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John Clayton Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · John Clayton Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Coleman Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Coleman Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

    10.6 mi · 17 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit straight toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk

    1821 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 13 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  21. 21

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  22. 22

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth

    914 ft · 14 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Va Beach

    3229 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Washington Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 26%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 14%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 14%
US 64 East
10.3 mi · 12%
John Clayton Memorial Highway
6.37 mi · 8%
General Puller Highway
5.87 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

11.9 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport News
00h 51m from Woodstock
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 41.4 miles from Woodstock and 41.6 miles from Virginia Beach.

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 28 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.61 one way or $23.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 3.3 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 3.4 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 9.1 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 Woodstock and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 55.13 mi (88.72 km).

Woodstock

#1 Woodstock

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population5,293
Coordinates37.5406900, -76.4857800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Virginia Beach

#2 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
Start: Lakeside Drive (-76.488547, 37.539054)
End: 25th Street (-75.978051, 36.853145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.09 L · about $11.61
Round trip
$23.21
5.86 gal · 22.18 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.61 $23.21
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.98 $25.95
Premium $4.78 $14.00 $28.00
Diesel $5.62 $16.48 $32.96

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 Woodstock and Virginia Beach. The current time is 11:48:31.

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.