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Trip from Norfolk, VA to Lakeside, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

98.2 mi

158 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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 Lakeside, VA, VA

Lakeside, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Norfolk, VA to Lakeside, VA covers 98.2 miles and takes about 2h 3m 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 75.3 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.36 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

49.1 miles from Norfolk, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 98.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 3m highway drive covering 98.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Hampton Roads Beltway. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.3 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 16 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 75.3 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 0.4 miles in.

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 10 significant decision points across 98.2 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 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20.2 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.5 miles (I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in

Keep slight left at fork toward VA 337: Tidewater Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward VA 337: Tidewater 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.
6
95.5 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
96.6 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward VA 161: Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue

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 80 Toward VA 161: Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue
9
96.8 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue, Westbrook Avenue

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

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue, Westbro...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 75.3 mi 1h 25m
Hampton Roads Beltway 11.4 mi 15m
Tidewater Drive 4.6 mi 10m
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel 3.5 mi 4m
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike 1.1 mi 1m
Dumbarton Road 0.5 mi 1m
East City Hall Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Lakeside Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 75.3 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, VA and Lakeside, 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

75 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

1.1 mi · 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 80 Toward VA 161: Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

500 ft · 19 sec
Toward Hermitage Road, Lakeside Avenue, Westbrook Avenue Use the straight / left lanes.
12

Turn right onto VA 161

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Hermitage Road
13

Continue on VA 161

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Lakeside Avenue
14

Turn left onto Dumbarton Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dumbarton Road
15

Turn right onto Cedar Croft Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cedar Croft Street
16

Arrive at destination

Cedar Croft Street

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 49.1 miles from Norfolk, VA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.3 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 49.1 miles or 1h 5m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakeside, 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 98.2 miles and 2h 3m.

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 75.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.1 mi from Norfolk, VA · 1h 5m into the drive

census designated place in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gloucester Point, VA

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

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 49.1 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 75.3 miles.

Arriving in Lakeside, VA

The final approach into Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $15 near mile 37.3
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 ~4 min detour Free near mile 13.5
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...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free near mile 88.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.36 one way

$30.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $16.79 $33.58
premium $4.70 $18.17 $36.35
diesel $5.61 $21.68 $43.36

Estimated Tolls: $0.08

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (1.1 mi) $0.08

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 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 29.5 0 $10.31 $4.71
Efficient EV 24.6 0 $8.59 $3.93
EV Truck/SUV 39.3 0 $13.75 $6.28

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Norfolk, VA

Evening in Norfolk on Thursday

Local time

5:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lakeside, VA

Evening in Lakeside on Thursday

Local time

5:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

31 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 3m 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 Lakeside, VA covers 98.2 miles and takes about 2h 3m 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 49.1 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 $15.36 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 10 significant decision points across 98.2 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 0.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20.2 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.5 miles (I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Norfolk, VA to Lakeside, 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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