Trip from Verona, VA to Norfolk, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

202.4 mi

326 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 41m ★

6 AM

3h 54m

8 AM

4h 20m

10 AM

4h 3m

12 PM

4h 1m

3 PM

4h 4m

5 PM

4h 19m

8 PM

3h 46m

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

This 202.4-mile drive from Verona to Norfolk, Virginia, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 54 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 80% of the drive utilizing major interstates like I-64 and I-81. Expect a fuel cost of around $32 for this trip. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's an ideal day trip, allowing you flexibility in your departure time and pace. This highway-centric path connects two points within the Southeast region of the United States.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

101.2 miles from Verona, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 202.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The majority of this trip is highway driving, with an 80% highway share. You'll spend a significant amount of time on major arteries like I-64 and I-81. The longest uninterrupted stretch is an impressive 156.4 miles, primarily on I-64, meaning there are extended periods where you'll be maintaining highway speeds. This profile suggests a focus on efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. The character of the drive is largely consistent, emphasizing forward momentum on well-maintained interstate roads.

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

There are about 21 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 156.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in near I 64.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 202.4 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 7.1 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

7.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 64

Merge onto I 64

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

Use the straight lane.

96.6 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

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 177 Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

120.7 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

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 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

196.8 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Take the exit toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street

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 276 Toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street

197 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Cr...

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 Verona, VA to Norfolk, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Virginia Beach along the way.

Virginia Beach

120.7 mi in | ~2h 13m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	156.4 mi	2h 52m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	22.9 mi	25m
I 81	5.3 mi	5m
Hampton Roads Beltway	4.5 mi	6m
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel	3.5 mi	4m
Granby Street	3.1 mi	7m
Monticello Avenue	1.2 mi	2m
Laurel Hill Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 156.4 mi, about 2h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 11

64 ft · 5 sec · Lee Highway

Turn right onto SR 612

0.7 mi · 1 min · Laurel Hill Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Merge onto I 81

5.3 mi · 5 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 64 East: Richmond

Merge onto I 64

90 mi · 1 hr 37 min · I 64

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 1 min

Exit 177 Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 295

23 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min

Exit 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 64

67 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60

342 ft · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

Continue on I 64; US 60

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

Continue on I 64; US 60

4.4 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Exit 276 Toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto US 460

3.1 mi · 7 min · Granby Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 460

446 ft · 9 sec · Church Street

Turn right onto US 460

1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 460

0.7 mi · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

158 ft · 9 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

East City Hall Avenue

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under four hours, this trip from Verona to Norfolk is best tackled as a single-day adventure. Consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination or to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the Norfolk area. The longest stretch without significant breaks is 156.4 miles, so plan for a fuel and rest stop before you begin that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $32, and ensure you have enough to comfortably reach your next planned stop.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 101.2 miles from Verona, VA, or about 1h 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.4 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 45 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.2 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 5m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Verona, 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 Verona, VA

This is one driving day of about 202.4 miles and 3h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Verona, 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 156.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 101.2 mi from Verona, VA · 1h 51m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashland, VA

101 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.

Popular next leg

Ashland, VA to Norfolk, VA

103.8 mi · 2h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Franklin, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashland, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.2 miles from Verona, 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 156.4 miles.

Arriving in Norfolk, VA

The final approach into Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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

$31.65 one way

$63.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$34.61	$69.21
premium	$4.70	$37.46	$74.92
diesel	$5.61	$44.69	$89.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.7	0	$21.25	$9.72
Efficient EV	50.6	0	$17.71	$8.10
EV Truck/SUV	81	1	$28.34	$12.95

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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 13, 2026

Origin

Verona, VA

Evening in Verona on Thursday

Local time

6:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norfolk, VA

Evening in Norfolk on Thursday

Local time

6:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Ashland, VA

101 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

38 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

3h 54m 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 Verona, VA to Norfolk, VA covers 202.4 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.2 miles from Verona, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.65 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Verona, VA to Norfolk, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Virginia Beach along the way.

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Trip from Verona, VA to Norfolk, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Norfolk, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Verona, VA

Norfolk, VA

Same local time

38 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 54m on the road

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