Trip from Norfolk, VA to Narrows, VA

Drive Time

6h 32m

Distance

328.9 mi

529 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 20m ★

6 AM

6h 33m

8 AM

6h 57m

10 AM

6h 41m

12 PM

6h 39m

3 PM

6h 42m

5 PM

6h 56m

8 PM

6h 25m

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

Traveling from Norfolk to Narrows spans 328.9 miles and typically takes about 6 hours and 32 minutes of drive time. You will spend roughly 70% of your journey on major highways, primarily utilizing I-64, I-81, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Because this route is manageable in a single day, it works well for those looking to reach their destination without an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $53 for fuel to cover the distance across Virginia. Since both the start and end points are located within the Southeast, you can anticipate a consistent regional feel as you transition from the coast toward the mountains.

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

164.5 miles from Norfolk, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive that trades coastal plains for the interior landscape of the state. You should prepare for a significant amount of time behind the wheel, including a long, uninterrupted 181.4-mile stretch along I-64. With highways making up the majority of your path, the pace remains steady and consistent throughout the journey. While you will eventually transition onto I-81 and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, the overall character of the drive is defined by efficient, high-speed transit. It is a straightforward route that prioritizes getting you to your destination through major thoroughfares rather than winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 28 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 181.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 81. 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 328.9 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 81.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 81.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

81.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

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 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

81.8 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 295 North: Washington

105.7 mi into trip | ~2h 7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 53A Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

106.2 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | I 64

Merge onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

Towns Along This Route

Between Norfolk, VA and Narrows, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and New Castle.

Rocky Mount

81.3 mi in | ~1h 39m

New Castle

276.7 mi in | ~5h 15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	181.4 mi	3h 18m
I 81	50.2 mi	55m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	22.6 mi	24m
Virginia Avenue	17 mi	21m
Hampton Roads Beltway	11.4 mi	15m
Mount Tabor Road	9.1 mi	15m
Catawba Valley Drive	9 mi	12m
Newport Road	7.7 mi	12m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 181.4 mi, about 3h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East City Hall Avenue

0.4 mi · 42 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 28 sec

Toward VA 337: Tidewater Drive

Merge onto VA 337

4.6 mi · 10 min · Tidewater Drive

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn left

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 64

5.6 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 64; US 60

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

Continue on I 64; US 60

5.9 mi · 7 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 64

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 32 sec

Exit 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min

Toward I 295 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 295

23 mi · 24 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 55 sec

Exit 53A Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

Merge onto I 64

120 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 64

Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

50 mi · 55 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Exit 141 Toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle

Keep slight left at fork

252 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto VA 419

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North Electric Road

Continue on VA 419

107 ft · 1 sec · North Electric Road

Turn straight onto VA 311

9.0 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive

Turn left onto SR 624

7.7 mi · 12 min · Newport Road

Continue on SR 624

9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road

Turn right onto SR 649

1.5 mi · 2 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road

Turn right onto US 460

3.4 mi · 4 min · Pandapas Pond Road

Continue on US 460

17 mi · 21 min · Virginia Avenue

Turn left onto Thomas Drive

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Thomas Drive

Turn straight onto VA 100

2.8 mi · 3 min · Narrows Road

Continue on VA 100

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Arrive at destination

VA 100

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, plan to depart early to account for the 6-hour and 32-minute duration. Since the itinerary suggests only one stop, use that time strategically to refuel or stretch your legs before tackling the remaining miles. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $53 estimate can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and current gas prices. Because this is a single-day trip, your primary advantage is flexibility; you can easily adjust your pace to avoid peak traffic hours on the interstates. If you find the drive tiring, remember that you have the freedom to add a second rest stop to break up the longest stretch on I-64.

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 164.5 miles from Norfolk, VA, or about 3h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181.4 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 164.5 miles or 3h 12m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Narrows, 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 328.9 miles and 6h 32m.

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 I 64 for about 181.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 164.5 mi from Norfolk, VA · 3h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, MD

164 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.

Poolesville, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 164.5 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 I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181.4 miles.

Arriving in Narrows, VA

The final approach into Narrows, 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 Narrows, VA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.64 one way

$105.27 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 115 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$57.35	$114.70
premium	$4.78	$61.87	$123.74
diesel	$5.64	$73.07	$146.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	98.7	1	$34.53	$15.79
Efficient EV	82.2	0	$28.78	$13.16
EV Truck/SUV	131.6	1	$46.05	$21.05

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Norfolk, VA

Evening in Norfolk on Sunday

Local time

6:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Narrows, VA

Evening in Narrows on Sunday

Local time

6:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

76°F

Oakland, MD

164 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

5 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

6h 32m 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 Narrows, VA covers 328.9 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, I 81, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 164.5 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 $52.64 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.