Virginia State Route 279 (SR 279) is a primary state highway in the U.S. state of Virginia. Known as Great Neck Road, the state highway runs 5.55 miles (8.93 km) from U.S. Route 58 (US 58) north to US 60 within the independent city of Virginia Beach.
Read more about Virginia State Route 279: Route Description, Major Intersections
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