Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
218.2 mi
351 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
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The drive from Berryville, VA to Norfolk, VA covers 218.2 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Buckmarsh Street, Lord Fairfax Highway, Bishop Meade Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.03 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
109.1 miles from Berryville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 218.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Buckmarsh Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lord Fairfax Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bishop Meade Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bishop Meade Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| John Singleton Mosby Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winchester Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 66 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 17 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Berryville, VA and Norfolk, VA.
Start on the route
Turn right
Turn left onto North Buckmarsh Street
Continue on Lord Fairfax Highway
Turn left onto Bishop Meade Highway
Continue on Bishop Meade Road
Continue on Bishop Meade Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bishop Meade Road
Continue on Bishop Meade Road
Turn left onto John Singleton Mosby Highway
Turn right onto Winchester Road
Keep slight left to continue on I 66 East, US 17 South, VA 55 East: Marshall, Fredericksburg
Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg
Keep slight right
Merge slight left onto Winchester Road
Continue on James Madison Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass
Continue on James Madison Highway
Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South
Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
Turn straight onto Granby Street
Continue on Church Street
Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard
Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.1 miles or 1h 54m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norfolk, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Berryville, 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 Berryville, VA
This is one driving day of about 218.2 miles and 3h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.1 mi from Berryville, VA · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 109.1 miles from Berryville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$34.03 one way
$68.05 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $38.05 | $76.10 |
| premium | $4.78 | $41.05 | $82.09 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $48.31 | $96.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.5 | 0 | $22.91 | $10.47 |
| Efficient EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.09 | $8.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.3 | 1 | $30.55 | $13.96 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Berryville on Saturday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Norfolk on Saturday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
68°F
La Plata, MD
109 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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