Trip from Norfolk, VA to Hillsville, VA

Drive Time

6h 24m

Distance

289 mi

465 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 12m ★

6 AM

6h 24m

8 AM

6h 49m

10 AM

6h 33m

12 PM

6h 30m

3 PM

6h 34m

5 PM

6h 48m

8 PM

6h 17m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Norfolk, VA to Hillsville, VA covers 289 miles and takes about 6h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 58, Portsmouth Boulevard, Highway 58 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81 miles on US 58. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.25 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

144.5 miles from Norfolk, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Norfolk, VA to Hillsville, VA covers 289 miles and takes about 6h 24m, 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 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 58 is the longest continuous segment at about 81 miles.

Elevation Profile

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes

3,030 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

3,061 ft

Total Descent

557 ft

Highest Point

3,030 ft

~264.9 mi in

Elevation Range

3,024 ft

Notable High Points

3,030 ft at ~264.9 miles +508 ft prominence

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 289 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: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

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...

7.6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond

8.7 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13A-B Toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suff...

287.4 mi into trip | ~6h 21m in

Take the exit toward US 52: Fancy Gap, Hillsville

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 52: Fancy Gap, Hillsville

287.7 mi into trip | ~6h 22m in | US 52 / South Main Street

Turn right onto US 52 / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Norfolk, VA and Hillsville, VA, road signs point toward Danville, Martinsville and Roanoke.

Danville

139.5 mi in | ~3h 8m | via US 58

Martinsville

190.4 mi in | ~4h 15m | via US 58

Roanoke

219.8 mi in | ~4h 53m | via US 58

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 58	81 mi	1h 46m
Portsmouth Boulevard	62.1 mi	1h 21m
Highway 58	41.2 mi	53m
Governor Harrison Parkway	22.5 mi	30m
Philpott Road	19.7 mi	25m
Danville Expressway	13.9 mi	16m
I 264	7.4 mi	11m
Pleasant Shade Drive	6.3 mi	8m

Longest stretch: US 58 — 81 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East City Hall Avenue

122 ft · 2 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Portsmouth

Merge onto I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337

7.4 mi · 11 min · I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 664

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 54 sec

Exit 13A-B Toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460

2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway

Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460

62 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 58

5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road

Continue on US 58

6.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

Continue on US 58

23 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

Continue on US 58

1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

Continue on US 58

3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

Continue on US 58

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Atlantic Street

Continue on US 58

3.5 mi · 4 min · South Hill Bypass

Continue on US 1; US 58

3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

Continue on US 58

19 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

Turn straight onto US 58

4.0 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, Danville Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 58; VA 49

19 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 58; US 360

20 mi · 25 min · Philpott Road

Continue on US 58; US 360

5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

Continue on US 58; US 360

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

Take the ramp onto US 58

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 58

Toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville

Merge onto US 29; US 58

14 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 58

15 mi · 20 min · US 58

Take the exit onto US 58

10 mi · 12 min · US 58

Toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke

Take the exit onto US 58

55 mi · 1 hr 13 min · US 58

Toward US 58 West: Stuart

Continue on US 58

2.2 mi · 2 min · Hillsville Bypass

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec

Toward US 52: Fancy Gap, Hillsville Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto US 52

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto US 221; US 58 BUS

73 ft · 2 sec · West Stuart Drive

Arrive at destination

US 221; US 58 BUS

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 144.5 miles from Norfolk, VA, or about 3h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.5 miles or 3h 14m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 14m

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

Before You Leave

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 289 miles and 6h 24m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 58 for about 81 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144.5 mi from Norfolk, VA · 3h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

145 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.5 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 US 58 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 81 miles.

Arriving in Hillsville, VA

The final approach into Hillsville, 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 Hillsville, 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

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...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free

Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.25 one way

$92.50 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$50.39	$100.79
premium	$4.78	$54.36	$108.73
diesel	$5.64	$64.21	$128.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.7	1	$30.35	$13.87
Efficient EV	72.3	0	$25.29	$11.56
EV Truck/SUV	115.6	1	$40.46	$18.50

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 hour ago

Origin

Norfolk, VA

Evening in Norfolk on Sunday

Local time

5:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Sunny

SE 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:23PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:12PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Destination

Hillsville, VA

Evening in Hillsville on Sunday

Local time

5:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Sunny

S 12 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:23PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 2:12PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

145 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

6h 24m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Hillsville, VA covers 289 miles and takes about 6h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 58, Portsmouth Boulevard, Highway 58. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144.5 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 $46.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

Between Norfolk, VA and Hillsville, VA, road signs point toward Danville, Martinsville and Roanoke.

Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes. The route ranges from 7 ft to 3,030 ft elevation with about 3,061 ft of total climbing. There is 1 notable high point along the way.

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