Road Trips from Norfolk, VA
Norfolk, VA offers a range of drives, from short hops to further afield explorations. You've got quick trips like a 30-minute drive to Virginia Beach, or you can head towards the mountains for longer journeys. Several routes offer access to national parks and historical sites, making it easy to plan a day trip with a focus on nature or history, or to simply enjoy a scenic drive. The mix of highway and surface roads means you can tailor your travel style.
Total Routes
27
Shortest
3.9h
With Parks Nearby
27
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
23 total in this range
Reston, VA
4h 2m201.9 mi one way
Harrisonburg, VA
4h 19m222.1 mi one way
Petersburg, VA
4h 13m203.7 mi one way
Clocking in at 4.2 hours, this route uses a mix of highway and surface roads and boasts a drive score of 9. It’s a longer haul, but it offers access to Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park, along with Petersburg National Battlefield.
Richlands, VA
7h 58m416.5 mi one way
This is your longest drive at 8 hours, mostly on highways with a drive score of 9. It's a significant journey, but it passes by Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park, and also offers access to Booker T Washington National Monument.
Rocky Mount, VA
5h 31m241.1 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
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Reston, VA
4h 2m201.9 mi one way
Harrisonburg, VA
4h 19m222.1 mi one way
Petersburg, VA
4h 13m203.7 mi one way
Richlands, VA
7h 58m416.5 mi one way
Reston, VA
4h 2m201.9 mi one way
Harrisonburg, VA
4h 19m222.1 mi one way
Petersburg, VA
4h 13m203.7 mi one way
Belmont, VA
4h 19m215.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring drives offer pleasant temperatures for exploring parks like Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park, accessible on several longer routes.
Summer
Summer is ideal for the shorter drives to Virginia Beach or Suffolk, with opportunities to visit nearby historical parks like Fort Monroe.
Fall
Autumn foliage can enhance the drives towards central Virginia, with routes like the one to Amherst offering access to historical parks.
Winter
Winter travel is straightforward on the mostly highway routes, with parks like Fort Monroe National Monument remaining accessible for shorter visits.
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