Origin
Lawrenceville, VA
Morning in Lawrenceville on Friday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lawrenceville, VA to Norfolk, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
97.4 mi
157 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawrenceville, VA
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Norfolk, VA
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Trip Overview
Lawrenceville, VA to Norfolk, VA is 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 13m via Southampton Parkway and I 264, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically across Virginia. It's a practical, highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. You'll encounter a high percentage of highway driving, so expect a relatively quick transit time. Consider this route if you need an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.7 miles from Lawrenceville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 97.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 83% of the journey on major roadways. You'll experience the quickest pace on stretches like the 62.1-mile segment along Southampton Parkway, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal changes in road type, allowing for steady progress towards your destination. The use of Governor Harrison Parkway and I 264 further solidifies its character as a transit-oriented route.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southampton Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 62.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southampton Parkway and Governor Harrison Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 87 miles in near US 13; US 460.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 97.4 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 87 miles (US 13; US 460): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.7 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
87 mi into trip
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~1h 55m in
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US 13; US 460
Take the exit onto US 13; US 460 toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmout...
6
87.7 mi into trip
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~1h 57m in
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US 13; US 460
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460 toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmout...
6
88.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15A
Toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
9
96.7 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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US 460 ALT
Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT toward Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 9
Toward Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
8
96.9 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
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US 460 ALT
Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT toward Saint Paul's Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Saint Paul's Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lawrenceville, VA to Norfolk, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Va Beach along the way.
Va Beach
87 mi in
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~1h 55m
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via US 13; US 460
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton Parkway | 62.1 mi | 1h 20m |
| Governor Harrison Parkway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| I 264 | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| Pleasant Shade Drive | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| West Atlantic Street | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| West Military Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Lawrenceville Plank Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 13 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville, VA and Norfolk, VA.
1
Start on US 58 Business; VA 46
10 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Hicks Street
2
Turn left onto US 58 Business; VA 46
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on US 58 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lawrenceville Plank Road
4
Take the ramp onto US 58 Business
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 58 Business
5
Merge onto US 58
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Governor Harrison Parkway
6
Continue on US 58
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Shade Drive
7
Continue on US 58
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West Atlantic Street
8
Continue on US 58
62 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Southampton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Military Highway
10
Take the exit onto US 13; US 460
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
12
Merge onto I 664; US 13; US 460
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15A
Toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
14
Continue on I 264
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 264
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 460 ALT
Exit 9
Toward Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
Use the slight left lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 460 ALT
Toward Saint Paul's Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Saint Pauls Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Saint Pauls Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue
158 ft
·
9 sec
·
East City Hall Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Arrive at destination
East City Hall Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2h 13m duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can leave Lawrenceville in the morning and arrive in Norfolk with plenty of daylight remaining. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, plan to fill up before you leave or at a convenient stop along the way, as the longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 60 miles. There are no specific recommended stops noted, so you can choose to make a quick pit stop or drive straight through based on your needs.
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 48.7 miles from Lawrenceville, VA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.7 miles or 1h 6m 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 46m
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 Lawrenceville, 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.
+
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 Lawrenceville, VA
This is one driving day of about 97.4 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Lawrenceville, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southampton Parkway for about 62.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.7 mi from Lawrenceville, VA · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.7 miles from Lawrenceville, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southampton Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 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
$15.23 one way
$30.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $16.65 | $33.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.50 | $43.01 |
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: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.23 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.52 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.64 | $6.23 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Norfolk, VA
Morning in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
10:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 13m 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 Lawrenceville, VA to Norfolk, VA covers 97.4 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southampton Parkway, Governor Harrison Parkway, I 264. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.7 miles from Lawrenceville, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.23 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 97.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 87 miles (US 13; US 460): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 87.7 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lawrenceville, VA to Norfolk, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Va Beach along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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