Trip from Bellwood, VA to Norfolk, VA

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Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

94.8 mi

153 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 50m ★

6 AM

1h 58m

8 AM

2h 15m

10 AM

2h 4m

12 PM

2h 2m

3 PM

2h 5m

5 PM

2h 14m

8 PM

1h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bellwood, VA to Norfolk, VA covers 94.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Pocahontas Parkway, Hampton Roads Beltway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66.8 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.4 miles from Bellwood, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 94.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Pocahontas Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 66.8 miles on I 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 66.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Pocahontas Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 94.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9.6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 North: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 295 North: Washington

12.5 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 28 Toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond...

13.6 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 East: Norfolk

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 64 East: Norfolk

89.2 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 276 Toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street

89.4 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Cr...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bellwood, VA and Norfolk, VA, road signs point toward Richmond, Richmond International Airport and Seven Pines.

Richmond

12.5 mi in | ~15m

Richmond International Airport

12.5 mi in | ~15m

Seven Pines

12.8 mi in | ~16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	66.8 mi	1h 15m
Pocahontas Parkway	8 mi	9m
Hampton Roads Beltway	4.5 mi	6m
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel	3.5 mi	4m
Granby Street	3.1 mi	7m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	2.1 mi	2m
Route 1	1.4 mi	2m
Monticello Avenue	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 66.8 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellwood, VA and Norfolk, VA.

Start on US 1; US 301

1.4 mi · 2 min · Route 1

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward VA 150 South

Merge onto VA 150

8.0 mi · 9 min · Pocahontas Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 295 North: Washington Use the slight left lane.

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 45 sec · this road

Merge onto I 295

2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 28 Toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 64: Richmond, Norfolk

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 64 East: Norfolk Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 64

67 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60

342 ft · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

Continue on I 64; US 60

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

Continue on I 64; US 60

4.4 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Exit 276 Toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 460

3.1 mi · 7 min · Granby Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 460

446 ft · 9 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto US 460

1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 460

0.7 mi · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

158 ft · 9 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

East City Hall Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 47.4 miles from Bellwood, VA, or about 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.8 miles.

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 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.4 miles or 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norfolk, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bellwood, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Bellwood, VA

This is one driving day of about 94.8 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bellwood, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 66.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.4 mi from Bellwood, VA · 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

47 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

Princess Anne, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Bellwood, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.8 miles.

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

$14.82 one way

$29.65 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$16.21	$32.42
premium	$4.70	$17.55	$35.09
diesel	$5.61	$20.93	$41.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.4	$9.95	$4.55
Efficient EV	23.7	$8.30	$3.79
EV Truck/SUV	37.9	$13.27	$6.07

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 21 hours ago

Origin

Bellwood, VA

Morning in Bellwood on Wednesday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norfolk, VA

Morning in Norfolk on Wednesday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

89°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 12 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 9:27AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 9:10AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

86°F

Middletown, MD

47 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

2 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

1h 58m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bellwood, VA to Norfolk, VA covers 94.8 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Pocahontas Parkway, Hampton Roads Beltway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.4 miles from Bellwood, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.