Origin
Horse Pasture, VA
Night in Horse Pasture on Sunday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Horse Pasture, VA to Norfolk, VA
Drive Time
4h 1m
Distance
231.5 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
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6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, VA
Music HQ
Trip Overview
The drive from Horse Pasture, VA to Norfolk, VA covers 231.5 miles and takes about 4h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on A, US 58 East, William F Stone Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.05 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
115.8 miles from Horse Pasture, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 1m drive with frequent turns across 231.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
A 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 1m 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 Horse Pasture, VA to Norfolk, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 58 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| William F Stone Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Boston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Boston Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Philpott Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bill Tuck Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarksville Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
A
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horse Pasture, VA and Norfolk, VA.
1
Start on A. L. Philpott Highway
30 ft
·
5 sec
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A. L. Philpott Highway
2
Continue on A. L. Philpott Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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A. L. Philpott Highway
3
Take the exit right toward US 58 East, US 220 South
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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US 58 East, US 220 South
4
Merge slight left onto William F Stone Highway
9.4 mi
·
10 min
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William F Stone Highway
5
Keep slight right to continue on US 58 East: Danville
15 mi
·
19 min
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US 58 East: Danville
6
Take the exit straight toward US 58 East
14 mi
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17 min
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US 58 East
7
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
8
Merge slight left onto South Boston Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
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South Boston Road
9
Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
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South Boston Highway
10
Continue on Philpott Road
20 mi
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25 min
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Philpott Road
11
Continue on Bill Tuck Highway
19 mi
·
24 min
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Bill Tuck Highway
12
Continue on Clarksville Bypass
3.6 mi
·
4 min
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Clarksville Bypass
13
Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
19 mi
·
24 min
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Clarksville Bypass
14
Continue on Highway 1
3.5 mi
·
4 min
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Highway 1
15
Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.3 mi
·
4 min
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South Hill Bypass
16
Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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East Atlantic Street
17
Continue on Highway 58
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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Highway 58
18
Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Piney Pond Road
19
Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
23 mi
·
30 min
·
Governor Harrison Parkway
20
Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Shade Drive
21
Continue on West Atlantic Street
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Atlantic Street
22
Continue on Southampton Parkway
62 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
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Southampton Parkway
23
Continue on West Military Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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West Military Highway
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
25
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
26
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
0.6 mi
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43 sec
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Hampton Roads Beltway
27
Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
28
Continue straight
7.2 mi
·
11 min
29
Keep slight left to continue on Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
30
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul's Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
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Saint Paul's Boulevard
31
Turn left onto Saint Pauls Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
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Saint Pauls Boulevard
32
Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue
157 ft
·
10 sec
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East City Hall Avenue
33
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 115.8 miles from Horse Pasture, VA, or about 2h 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.8 miles or 2h 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 18m
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 Horse Pasture, 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 Horse Pasture, VA
This is one driving day of about 231.5 miles and 4h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Horse Pasture, 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 115.8 mi from Horse Pasture, VA · 2h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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 115.8 miles from Horse Pasture, 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
$37.05 one way
$74.10 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $40.37 | $80.73 |
| premium | $4.78 | $43.55 | $87.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.43 | $102.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.31 | $11.11 |
| Efficient EV | 57.9 | 0 | $20.26 | $9.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.6 | 1 | $32.41 | $14.82 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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
Night in Norfolk on Sunday
Local time
9:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
116 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
4 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 1m 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 Horse Pasture, VA to Norfolk, VA covers 231.5 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are A, US 58 East, William F Stone Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.8 miles from Horse Pasture, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.05 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 1m 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 Horse Pasture, VA to Norfolk, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Horse Pasture, VA to Norfolk, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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