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Trip from Norfolk, VA to Carrollton, VA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

34m

Distance

22 mi

35 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m

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 Carrollton, VA, VA

Carrollton, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Norfolk, VA to Carrollton, VA covers 22 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Western Freeway, Bridge Road, I 264 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Western Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.44 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

11 miles from Norfolk, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Norfolk, VA to Carrollton, VA covers 22 miles and takes about 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Western Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.2 miles (I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Portsmouth

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Por...
3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337

Merge onto I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337

Merge point - match speed before joining

8
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward VA 164 West: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward VA 164 West: Martin Luther King Jr Expre...
4
21.7 mi into trip | ~33m in | SR 670 / Norsworthy Drive

Turn right onto SR 670 / Norsworthy Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Western Freeway 7.4 mi 9m
Bridge Road 6.5 mi 11m
I 264 2.6 mi 4m
Carrollton Boulevard 2.4 mi 3m
Brewers Neck Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
Martin Luther King Freeway 0.6 mi <1m
Martin Luther King Jr Freeway 0.5 mi <1m
Norsworthy Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Western Freeway — 7.4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East City Hall Avenue

122 ft · 2 sec · East City Hall Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Portsmouth
3

Merge onto I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337

2.6 mi · 4 min · I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Exit 6 Toward VA 164 West: Martin Luther King Jr Expressway, Norfolk Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Continue on VA 164

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on US 58; VA 164

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Martin Luther King Freeway
7

Continue on VA 164

7.4 mi · 9 min · Western Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on US 17

6.5 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on US 17

2.4 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
10

Turn left onto Brewers Neck Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
11

Turn right onto SR 670

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Norsworthy Drive
12

Arrive at destination

SR 670

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 11 miles from Norfolk, VA, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.4 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 11 miles or 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrollton, 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.

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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 Norfolk, VA

This is one driving day of about 22 miles and 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Norfolk, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Western Freeway for about 7.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 11 mi from Norfolk, VA · 16m into the drive

Downtown Middletown, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

11 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

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

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 11 miles from Norfolk, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Carrollton, VA

The final approach into Carrollton, 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 Carrollton, 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.

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 7.6
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
View on nps.gov
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...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour $15 near mile 22
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.44 one way

$6.88 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $3.76 $7.52
premium $4.70 $4.07 $8.14
diesel $5.61 $4.86 $9.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.31 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.08 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 1 day ago

Origin

Norfolk, VA

Night in Norfolk on Tuesday

Local time

10:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Carrollton, VA

Night in Carrollton on Tuesday

Local time

10:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

11 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

2 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

34m 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 Carrollton, VA covers 22 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Western Freeway, Bridge Road, I 264. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11 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 $3.44 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 straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.2 miles (I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Norfolk, VA to Carrollton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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