Norfolk, VA to Warsaw, VA is 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m via George Washington Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, transitioning from the Southeast region of Norfolk to the Southeast region of Warsaw. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive with a significant portion on the George Washington Memorial Highway. Given its relatively short duration and manageable distance, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward journey between these two Virginia locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.3 miles from Norfolk, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 100.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only 4% on highways. You'll spend a good amount of time navigating local roads, so staying attentive to directions is key. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.5 miles along the George Washington Memorial Highway. Be prepared for the road to feel more like a local byway than a high-speed corridor, with frequent turns and changes in scenery as you move through different communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
George Washington Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 100.6 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 0.5 miles (VA 337 / Tidewater Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|VA 337 / Tidewater Drive
Merge onto VA 337 / Tidewater Drive
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.3 mi into trip|~11m in|I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway
Merge onto I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
24.2 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown
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 258B
Toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Y...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Norfolk, VA to Warsaw, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Yorktown along the way.
Yorktown
24.2 mi in|~37m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
George Washington Memorial Highway
38.5 mi
56m
Tidewater Trail
29.8 mi
39m
Hampton Roads Beltway
11.4 mi
15m
Queen Street
6.4 mi
9m
Tidewater Drive
4.6 mi
10m
I 64
4 mi
4m
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi
4m
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
George Washington Memorial Highway
— 38.5 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, VA and Warsaw, 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
4.0 mi·4 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 258BToward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, YorktownUse the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto US 17
0.6 mi·1 min·J Clyde Morris Boulevard
11
Continue on US 17
39 mi·56 min·George Washington Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 17; VA 33
30 mi·39 min·Tidewater Trail
13
Turn right onto Wright Street
0.2 mi·34 sec·Wright Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto South Water Lane
0.4 mi·56 sec·South Water Lane
15
Turn right onto US 360
6.4 mi·9 min·Queen Street
16
Turn left
114 ft·10 sec
17
Turn right
93 ft·6 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 2h 26m drive, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Warsaw without feeling rushed. Since the route is less than 101 miles and has a low fuel cost of around $16, you won't need many stops. The 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests keeping your navigation active. A specific tip for this journey: pay close attention to your GPS as you transition from the Tidewater Trail to other local roads, as these turns can be frequent and less obviously marked than highway exits.
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 50.3 miles from Norfolk, VA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 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 50.3 miles or 1h 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 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Warsaw, 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 100.6 miles and 2h 26m.
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 George Washington Memorial Highway for about 38.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.3 mi from Norfolk, VA
· 1h 16m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 13.9
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
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...
George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Was...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 97.1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.2
0
$10.56
$4.83
Efficient EV
25.2
0
$8.80
$4.02
EV Truck/SUV
40.2
0
$14.08
$6.44
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Norfolk, VA
Morning
in Norfolk on Saturday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Warsaw, VA
Morning
in Warsaw on Saturday
Local time
11:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
35 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 26m 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 Warsaw, VA covers 100.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are George Washington Memorial Highway, Tidewater Trail, Hampton Roads Beltway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.3 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 $15.73 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 11 significant decision points across 100.6 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 0.5 miles (VA 337 / Tidewater Drive): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Norfolk, VA to Warsaw, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Yorktown along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
