Trip from Belmont, VA to Norfolk, VA

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Drive Time

3h 47m

Distance

210.7 mi

339 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 34m ★

6 AM

3h 47m

8 AM

4h 12m

10 AM

3h 56m

12 PM

3h 53m

3 PM

3h 57m

5 PM

4h 11m

8 PM

3h 39m

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 Belmont, VA to Norfolk, VA covers 210.7 miles and takes about 3h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Belmont Ridge Road, VA 267, Dulles Greenway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.95 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

105.4 miles from Belmont, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 210.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Belmont Ridge Road 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 3h 47m 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 Belmont, VA to Norfolk, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Belmont Ridge Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
VA 267	Unavailable	Refreshing
Dulles Greenway	Unavailable	Refreshing
VA 28 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Sully Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 50	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 50 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Route 50	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Belmont Ridge Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Belmont Ridge Road

302 ft · 11 sec · Belmont Ridge Road

Continue on Belmont Ridge Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Belmont Ridge Road

Take the ramp slight right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington

0.5 mi · 1 min · VA 267 Toll East: Washington

Merge slight left onto Dulles Greenway

6.1 mi · 7 min · Dulles Greenway

Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville

0.4 mi · 56 sec · VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville

Keep slight right to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville

0.7 mi · 1 min · VA 28 South: Centreville

Merge slight left onto Sully Road

4.6 mi · 6 min · Sully Road

Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Winchester, Fairfax

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 50: Winchester, Fairfax

Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 50 East: Fairfax

Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 50 East: Fairfax

Merge slight left onto Route 50

3.2 mi · 5 min · Route 50

Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

0.3 mi · 46 sec · VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

7.7 mi · 11 min · Fairfax County Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · VA 123 North: Ox Road

Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · VA 123 South: Ox Road

Turn left onto Ox Road

8.7 mi · 12 min · Ox Road

Continue on Gordon Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Gordon Boulevard

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 95 South: Fredericksburg

Merge slight left

26 mi · 30 min

Keep slight left

49 mi · 53 min

Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

Merge slight left

67 mi · 1 hr 15 min

Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

341 ft · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

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

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street

Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road

Turn straight onto Granby Street

3.1 mi · 7 min · Granby Street

Continue on Church Street

446 ft · 10 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

157 ft · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

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 105.4 miles from Belmont, VA, or about 1h 53m 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 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.4 miles or 1h 53m 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 6m

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 Belmont, 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 Belmont, VA

This is one driving day of about 210.7 miles and 3h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belmont, 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 105.4 mi from Belmont, VA · 1h 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

105 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

Washington, DC

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 105.4 miles from Belmont, 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

$32.95 one way

$65.90 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$36.03	$72.05
premium	$4.70	$39.00	$77.99
diesel	$5.61	$46.52	$93.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.2	0	$22.12	$10.11
Efficient EV	52.7	0	$18.44	$8.43
EV Truck/SUV	84.3	1	$29.50	$13.48

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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 13 hours ago

Origin

Belmont, VA

Morning in Belmont on Wednesday

Local time

7:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norfolk, VA

Morning in Norfolk on Wednesday

Local time

7:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

105 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

32 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

3h 47m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Belmont, VA to Norfolk, VA covers 210.7 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Belmont Ridge Road, VA 267, Dulles Greenway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.4 miles from Belmont, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.95 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 47m 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 Belmont, VA to Norfolk, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Belmont, VA to Norfolk, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.