Getting Around Virginia Beach: Tunnels, bridges and military traffic
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: what getting around Virginia Beach really takes.
Laura, Our Local Expert Guiding Your Move
Laura arrived in Virginia in 1988 with a teaching job, a love of sunshine, and zero idea she’d still be here decades later—now basically an honorary ambassador for the state. She’s tracked down over 800 of Virginia’s iconic LOVE signs, a feat that probably deserves its own license plate. When she’s not at the beach or debating which El Azteca location does the best Nacho Fajitas, she’s editing Snappy Scout’s Virginia guides, helping readers discover the local quirks and hidden gems she’s been living (and loving) for years.
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How Do You Get Around Virginia Beach?
Commutes, congestion, transit, and parking: the daily logistics nobody puts on the listing.
The time I spend getting to/from work every day is
Twenty five minutes unless a fender bender and I-64 lane closures
Traffic congestion areas to avoid
HRBT, plus I 264 at Witchduck, I-64/I-464 interchange, 4 to 6.
Ability to get around without a car
Possible if your hobbies include waiting for buses and very long walks, live close to the Newtown Road Tide stop
Locals dream of driving around in a
Jeep Wrangler, doors off, surfboard poking out, golden hour flex
The reality is that most locals drive
sandy crossover with a car seat and Bojangles biscuits in cupholders
Quirky local driving habit
slowing for jets while blasting sound of freedom selfies
The likelihood of finding parking
Oceanfront summer? Abandon hope. Town Center garages usually have mercy
#1 driving tip
When Waze says HRBT, whisper no and choose High Rise
Where I Go for a Quiet Escape
Virginia Beach has nine LOVEwork murals that make the perfect Instagram photo backgrounds. Find four of them along Atlantic Avenue, at the Adventureworks Wetland Zipline, Stravitz Sculpture and Fine Art Gallery, public library in the VIBE District, and Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center.
— Laura Gray
Virginia Local Expert
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