Norfolk, VA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Norfolk, VA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a regional road trip hub in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 20-mile quick runs to 329-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Norfolk, VA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

18

Longest Drive

387.2 mi

Bristol, VA

Quickest Drive

20m

Virginia Beach, VA

Plan Around Norfolk, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Norfolk, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Bristol, VA to Norfolk, VA 387.2 mi · 6h 33m Chilhowie, VA to Norfolk, VA 353.9 mi · 6h 8m Narrows, VA to Norfolk, VA 310.7 mi · 5h 28m Rocky Mount, VA to Norfolk, VA 243.1 mi · 4h 27m

Continue From Norfolk, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Norfolk, VA to Narrows, VA 328.9 mi · 6h 32m Norfolk, VA to Gainesville, VA 190.5 mi · 3h 52m Norfolk, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA 156.1 mi · 3h 5m Norfolk, VA to Colonial Heights, VA 85 mi · 1h 56m

Trips from Norfolk, VA

Norfolk, VA to Narrows, VA

328.9 mi 6h 32m

Norfolk, VA to Gainesville, VA

190.5 mi 3h 52m

Norfolk, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA

156.1 mi 3h 5m

Norfolk, VA to Colonial Heights, VA

85 mi 1h 56m

Norfolk, VA to Suffolk, VA

19.9 mi 25m

Driving from Norfolk, VA

Expect an average of 156 miles and about 3h 10m behind the wheel when leaving Norfolk, VA. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 329 miles (6h 32m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Norfolk, VA most often head toward Narrows, VA (328.9 mi, 6h 32m), Gainesville, VA (190.5 mi, 3h 52m), Aquia Harbour, VA (156.1 mi, 3h 5m), Colonial Heights, VA (85 mi, 1h 56m), and Suffolk, VA (19.9 mi, 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 156-mile trip from Norfolk, VA, budget about $24 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Norfolk, VA and 13 routes heading into Norfolk, VA, covering 18 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 329 miles.

The longest mapped route from Norfolk, VA covers 329 miles and takes approximately 6h 32m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from Norfolk, VA runs about 156 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 156-mile trip from Norfolk, VA costs roughly $24 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Norfolk, VA include Narrows, VA, Gainesville, VA, Aquia Harbour, VA and Colonial Heights, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.