Origin
Bassett, VA
Evening in Bassett on Sunday
Local time
7:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bassett, VA to Norfolk, VA
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
238.7 mi
384 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
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6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bassett, VA
Gundula Vogel
Norfolk, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bassett, VA to Norfolk, VA covers 238.7 miles and takes about 4h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road 673, Fairystone Parkway, Fairystone Park Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
119.4 miles from Bassett, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 11m drive with frequent turns across 238.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road 673 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bassett, VA to Norfolk, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 673 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairystone Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairystone Park Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairy Stone Park Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Virginia Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commonwealth Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commonwealth Boulevard East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairy Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
County Road 673
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bassett, VA and Norfolk, VA.
1
Start on Sunset Drive
266 ft
·
13 sec
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Sunset Drive
2
Turn right onto County Road 673
112 ft
·
10 sec
·
County Road 673
3
Turn left onto Fairystone Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fairystone Parkway
4
Continue on Fairystone Park Highway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairystone Park Highway
5
Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairy Stone Park Highway
6
Continue on North Virginia Avenue
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
North Virginia Avenue
7
Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Commonwealth Boulevard
8
Continue on Commonwealth Boulevard East
279 ft
·
8 sec
·
Commonwealth Boulevard East
9
Turn right onto Fairy Street
115 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fairy Street
10
Turn left onto Hooker Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Hooker Street
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Church Street
12
Continue on A L Philpott Highway
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
A L Philpott Highway
13
Continue on Martinsville Highway
8.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Martinsville Highway
14
Take the exit straight toward US 58 East
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 58 East
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
16
Merge slight left onto South Boston Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Boston Road
17
Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Highway
18
Continue on Philpott Road
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Philpott Road
19
Continue on Bill Tuck Highway
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Bill Tuck Highway
20
Continue on Clarksville Bypass
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
21
Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
22
Continue on Highway 1
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
23
Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hill Bypass
24
Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Atlantic Street
25
Continue on Highway 58
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 58
26
Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Piney Pond Road
27
Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Governor Harrison Parkway
28
Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Shade Drive
29
Continue on West Atlantic Street
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Atlantic Street
30
Continue on Southampton Parkway
62 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Southampton Parkway
31
Continue on West Military Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Military Highway
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
34
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
35
Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
36
Continue straight
7.2 mi
·
11 min
37
Keep slight left to continue on Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
38
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul's Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Saint Paul's Boulevard
39
Turn left onto Saint Pauls Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Saint Pauls Boulevard
40
Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue
157 ft
·
10 sec
·
East City Hall Avenue
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 119.4 miles from Bassett, VA, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.4 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norfolk, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bassett, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bassett, VA
This is one driving day of about 238.7 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bassett, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.4 mi from Bassett, VA · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.4 miles from Bassett, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norfolk, VA
The final approach into Norfolk, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Norfolk, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.20 one way
$76.40 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $41.62 | $83.24 |
| premium | $4.78 | $44.90 | $89.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.03 | $106.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.06 | $11.46 |
| Efficient EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.89 | $9.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.5 | 1 | $33.42 | $15.28 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Norfolk, VA
Evening in Norfolk on Sunday
Local time
7:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
119 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bassett, VA to Norfolk, VA covers 238.7 miles and takes about 4h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road 673, Fairystone Parkway, Fairystone Park Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.4 miles from Bassett, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 11m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bassett, VA to Norfolk, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bassett, VA to Norfolk, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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