How long is the drive from Washington to Virginia Beach?

About 4 hr 1 min and 209 mi of road driving, before any detours.

What are the best stops between Washington and Virginia Beach?

Top ranked stops include Royal New Kent Golf Club, Stonehouse Golf Club, Ocean View Beach. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.

Can I plan this drive in Roamward?

Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Washington to Virginia Beach, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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Washington to Virginia Beach road trip: 24 stops worth the detour

Washington, DC → Virginia Beach, VA. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.

209 miRoad miles

4 hr 1 minDrive time

3States crossed

24Detour stops

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Stops along the drive

7 stops · 17 hidden

All24 Dining8 Beaches6 Golf5 Cycling2 Nature Stops1 Lighthouses1 Hidden gems1

Ocean View Beach+3 min
Beaches · VA
Chesapeake Bay sand with calmer water, fishing piers, and Norfolk neighborhood texture
Virginia Beach+3 min
Beaches · VA
a big three-mile boardwalk resort beach at the Chesapeake mouth
Buckroe Beach+9 min
Beaches · VA
a calm, historic Chesapeake Bay beach with gentle water
Cape Henry Light+20 min
Lighthouses · VA
the first lighthouse authorized by the U.S. government (1792), at the mouth of the Chesapeake
Yorktown Beach+16 min
Beaches · VA
a small riverfront beach beside Revolutionary history and a walkable waterfront
First Landing State Park+20 min
Beaches · VA
a quiet bay beach where the first Jamestown colonists landed
Sandbridge Beach+24 min
Beaches · VA
a quieter residential beach south of the Virginia Beach strip

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FAQ

Before you go

How long is the drive from Washington to Virginia Beach?
About 4 hr 1 min and 209 mi of road driving, before any detours.
What are the best stops between Washington and Virginia Beach?
Top ranked stops include Royal New Kent Golf Club, Stonehouse Golf Club, Ocean View Beach. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.
Can I plan this drive in Roamward?
Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for Washington to Virginia Beach, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.

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