Trip from Warsaw, VA to Norfolk, VA

Drive Time

2h 1m

Distance

100.9 mi

162 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Downtown Norfolk, VA, VA

Photo: Music HQ

Trip Overview

The drive from Warsaw, VA to Norfolk, VA covers 100.9 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Richmond Road, South Water Lane, Wright Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.73 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

50.4 miles from Warsaw, VA

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

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 100.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Richmond Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Richmond Road Unavailable Refreshing
South Water Lane Unavailable Refreshing
Wright Street Unavailable Refreshing
Tappahannock Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
US 64 East Unavailable Refreshing
Hampton Roads Beltway Unavailable Refreshing
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Unavailable Refreshing
I 564 Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Richmond Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on the route

92 ft · 12 sec · the route
2

Turn left

115 ft · 11 sec
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Richmond Road

6.5 mi · 9 min · West Richmond Road
4

Turn left onto South Water Lane

0.4 mi · 57 sec · South Water Lane
5

Turn right onto Wright Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Wright Street
6

At the end of the road, turn left onto Tappahannock Boulevard

1.9 mi · 3 min · Tappahannock Boulevard
7

Keep slight left

67 mi · 1 hr 33 min
8

Take the exit straight toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
9

Merge slight left

10.0 mi · 12 min
10

Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

341 ft · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
11

Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

3.5 mi · 4 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
12

Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
13

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

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
14

Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
15

Turn straight onto Granby Street

3.1 mi · 7 min · Granby Street
16

Continue on Church Street

446 ft · 10 sec · Church Street
17

Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
18

Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard
19

Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

157 ft · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue
20

Arrive at your destination

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 50.4 miles from Warsaw, VA, or about 1h into the drive.

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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.4 miles or 1h 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 39m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Warsaw, 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 Warsaw, VA

This is one driving day of about 100.9 miles and 2h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warsaw, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.4 mi from Warsaw, VA · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

50 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

Princess Anne, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from Warsaw, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.73 one way

$31.47 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $17.59 $35.19
premium $4.78 $18.98 $37.96
diesel $5.62 $22.34 $44.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.3 0 $10.59 $4.84
Efficient EV 25.2 0 $8.83 $4.04
EV Truck/SUV 40.4 0 $14.13 $6.46

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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Warsaw, VA

Afternoon in Warsaw on Saturday

Local time

12:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Norfolk, VA

Afternoon in Norfolk on Saturday

Local time

12:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

88°F

Middletown, MD

50 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

2 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 1m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Warsaw, VA to Norfolk, VA covers 100.9 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Richmond Road, South Water Lane, Wright Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.4 miles from Warsaw, 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.

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