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Trip from Norfolk, VA to Bon Air, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

100.9 mi

162 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

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Downtown Norfolk, VA, VA

Norfolk, VA

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Downtown Bon Air, VA, VA

Bon Air, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Norfolk, VA to Bon Air, VA covers 100.9 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Tidewater Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.1 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.78 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.

Midpoint

50.4 miles from Norfolk, 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 8m. Total distance: 100.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 100.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 69.1 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 30 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 69.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in near I 64.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 21 significant decision points across 100.9 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 20.2 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.4 miles (US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

6
20.2 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 64

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
89.3 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Take the exit toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 193A Toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
6
92.4 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
7
95.2 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | VA 146

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 146 toward Powhite Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Powhite Parkway
6
99 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward SR 686 West: Jahnke Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 686 West: Jahnke Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 69.1 mi 1h 16m
Hampton Roads Beltway 11.4 mi 15m
Tidewater Drive 4.6 mi 10m
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel 3.5 mi 4m
Downtown Expressway 2.5 mi 3m
Powhite Parkway 1.7 mi 2m
VA 146 1.1 mi 1m
Jahnke Road 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 69.1 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East City Hall Avenue

0.4 mi · 42 sec · East City Hall Avenue
2

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 28 sec
Toward VA 337: Tidewater Drive
3

Merge onto VA 337

4.6 mi · 10 min · Tidewater Drive
Use the left lane.
4

Turn left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
5

Merge onto I 64

5.6 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 64; US 60

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
7

Continue on I 64; US 60

5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

69 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 193A Toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn straight onto VA 33

1.0 mi · 1 min · Nine Mile Road
11

Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street

148 ft · 2 sec · North 25th Street
12

Continue on North 25th Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · North 25th Street
13

Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street

100 ft · 2 sec · North 25th Street
14

Continue on North 25th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 25th Street
15

Turn right onto US 60

0.3 mi · 29 sec · East Main Street
16

Turn left onto South 21st Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South 21st Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto Dock Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Dock Street
18

At end of road, turn right onto US 360; US 60 ALT

306 ft · 12 sec · South 14th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
19

Turn left onto East Canal Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Canal Street
20

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward VA 195 Toll West
21

Merge onto VA 195

2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 146

1.1 mi · 1 min · VA 146
Toward Powhite Parkway Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23

Merge onto VA 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
25

Merge onto VA 76

0.7 mi · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward SR 686 West: Jahnke Road Use the slight right lane.
27

Turn straight onto SR 686

1.0 mi · 2 min · Jahnke Road
28

Turn sharp right onto SR 678

0.6 mi · 1 min · Buford Road
29

Turn left onto SR 718

14 ft · 0 sec · Rockaway Road
30

Arrive at destination

SR 718

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 50.4 miles from Norfolk, VA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.1 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 22 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.4 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 41m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, VA

This is one driving day of about 100.9 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Norfolk, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 69.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.4 mi from Norfolk, VA · 1h 6m into the drive

Downtown Williamsburg, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Williamsburg, VA

50 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

Newport News, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Williamsburg, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from Norfolk, 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 69.1 miles.

Arriving in Bon Air, VA

The final approach into Bon Air, 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 Bon Air, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...

0 mi from route $15 near mile 38.3
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 13.9
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

23 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 100.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.78 one way

$31.56 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $17.25 $34.50
premium $4.70 $18.67 $37.35
diesel $5.61 $22.28 $44.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.3 0 $10.59 $4.84
Efficient EV 25.2 0 $8.83 $4.04
EV Truck/SUV 40.4 0 $14.13 $6.46

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Norfolk, VA

Evening in Norfolk on Thursday

Local time

5:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bon Air, VA

Evening in Bon Air on Thursday

Local time

5:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Williamsburg, VA

50 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

1 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

2h 8m 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 Norfolk, VA to Bon Air, VA covers 100.9 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Tidewater Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.4 miles from Norfolk, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.78 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 21 significant decision points across 100.9 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 20.2 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.4 miles (US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Norfolk, VA to Bon Air, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield.

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