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Trip from Norfolk, VA to Springville, VA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

7h 23m

Distance

389.9 mi

628 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

32 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
7h 13m ★
6 AM
7h 24m
8 AM
7h 44m
10 AM
7h 31m
12 PM
7h 29m
3 PM
7h 32m
5 PM
7h 43m
8 PM
7h 17m

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

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Downtown Springville, VA, VA

Springville, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Norfolk, VA to Springville, VA covers 389.9 miles and takes about 7h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, I 81, I 77 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 181.4 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.97 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

195 miles from Norfolk, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 7h 23m highway drive covering 389.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 181.4 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 23 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 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 389.9 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.

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.
8
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
7
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
6
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
8
344.9 mi into trip | ~6h 30m in | I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Norfolk, VA and Springville, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and Charleston W. Va..

Rocky Mount

81.3 mi in | ~1h 39m

Charleston W. Va.

344.9 mi in | ~6h 30m | via I 77

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 181.4 mi 3h 18m
I 81 117.1 mi 2h 9m
I 77 28.4 mi 31m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 22.6 mi 24m
Hampton Roads Beltway 11.4 mi 15m
Big Laurel Highway 9.9 mi 11m
Governor G C Peery Highway 4.8 mi 6m
Tidewater Drive 4.6 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 181.4 mi, about 3h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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.
10

Keep slight right at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min
Toward I 295 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 295

23 mi · 24 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 55 sec
Exit 53A Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
13

Merge onto I 64

120 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 64
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

117 mi · 2 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on I 77; I 81; US 52

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 77; I 81; US 52
Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77

27 mi · 30 min · I 77
Toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va. Use the slight right lane.
17

Take the exit onto US 52

0.3 mi · 1 min · US 52
Exit 1 Toward US 52 North: Bluefield
18

Turn right onto US 52

2.5 mi · 2 min · John Nash Boulevard
19

Take the exit onto US 52

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 52
Toward US 460 West: Bluefield
20

Merge onto US 52; US 460; US 52 Truck

9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
21

Continue on US 19; US 460

4.8 mi · 6 min · Governor G C Peery Highway
22

Turn right onto SR 680

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Hurt Road
23

Arrive at destination

SR 680

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195 miles from Norfolk, VA, or about 3h 45m 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 86 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 195 miles or 3h 45m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 13m

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

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Norfolk, VA

This is one driving day of about 389.9 miles and 7h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Norfolk, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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 195 mi from Norfolk, VA · 3h 45m into the drive

town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, MD

195 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 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 195 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 Springville, VA

The final approach into Springville, 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 Springville, 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.

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour $15 near mile 40.3
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 13.4
View on nps.gov
Booker T Washington National Monument

Booker T Washington National Monument

National Monument

Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 268.9
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...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 80.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.97 one way

$121.94 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 136 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $66.67 $133.33
premium $4.70 $72.16 $144.32
diesel $5.61 $86.09 $172.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 136.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

32 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Base Portsmouth

Portsmouth, VA

Non-Networked

14 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Norfolk, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Newport News, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Portsmouth, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Norfolk, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Norfolk, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

JANAF Shopping Yard - Tesla Supercharger

Norfolk, VA

Tesla

6 DCFC

IKEA Store 569 (Norfolk, VA)

Norfolk, VA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Non-Networked: 7 ChargePoint Network: 7 Tesla: 6 FORD_CHARGE: 4 eVgo Network: 4 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 Electrify America: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 117 1 $40.94 $18.72
Efficient EV 97.5 1 $34.12 $15.60
EV Truck/SUV 156 1 $54.59 $24.95

Gas CO2

136 kg

EV CO2

46 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 day ago

Origin

Norfolk, VA

Night in Norfolk on Tuesday

Local time

11:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springville, VA

Night in Springville on Tuesday

Local time

11:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Oakland, MD

195 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

18 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

7h 23m 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 Springville, VA covers 389.9 miles and takes about 7h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, I 81, I 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 195 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 $60.97 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 389.9 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 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.
Between Norfolk, VA and Springville, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and Charleston W. Va..

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