Norfolk, VA Road Trips

With 56 routes heading out and 58 heading in, Norfolk, VA works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 18-mile quick runs to 441-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Norfolk, VA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

114

Longest Drive

462 mi

Appalachia, VA

Quickest Drive

25m

Virginia Beach, VA

Plan Around Norfolk, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Norfolk, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Appalachia, VA to Norfolk, VA 462 mi · 9h 2m Lebanon, VA to Norfolk, VA 421.9 mi · 8h 3m Raven, VA to Norfolk, VA 418.3 mi · 8h 2m Bristol, VA to Norfolk, VA 415.4 mi · 7h 46m

Continue From Norfolk, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Norfolk, VA to Gate City, VA 440.5 mi · 8h 21m Norfolk, VA to Honaker, VA 421.5 mi · 8h 11m Norfolk, VA to Richlands, VA 416.5 mi · 7h 58m Norfolk, VA to Adwolf, VA 378.2 mi · 7h 10m

Trips from Norfolk, VA

Norfolk, VA to Gate City, VA

440.5 mi 8h 21m

Norfolk, VA to Honaker, VA

421.5 mi 8h 11m

Norfolk, VA to Richlands, VA

416.5 mi 7h 58m

Norfolk, VA to Adwolf, VA

378.2 mi 7h 10m

Norfolk, VA to Atkins, VA

366.7 mi 6h 55m

Norfolk, VA to Woodlawn, VA

322.1 mi 6h 28m

Norfolk, VA to Blacksburg, VA

309.2 mi 5h 59m

Norfolk, VA to Cloverdale, VA

269.8 mi 5h 7m

Norfolk, VA to Buchanan, VA

251.9 mi 4h 48m

Norfolk, VA to Shawnee Land, VA

243.5 mi 5h 6m

Norfolk, VA to Henry Fork, VA

241.5 mi 5h 32m

Norfolk, VA to Basye, VA

232.8 mi 5h

Norfolk, VA to Collinsville, VA

228.9 mi 5h 8m

Norfolk, VA to Harrisonburg, VA

222.1 mi 4h 19m

Norfolk, VA to Berryville, VA

217.6 mi 4h 39m

Norfolk, VA to Belmont, VA

215.4 mi 4h 19m

Norfolk, VA to Broadlands, VA

212.6 mi 4h 16m

Norfolk, VA to Countryside, VA

207.3 mi 4h 10m

Driving from Norfolk, VA

On average, trips departing from Norfolk, VA run 196 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 441 miles (8h 21m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Norfolk, VA are Gate City, VA (440.5 mi, 8h 21m), Honaker, VA (421.5 mi, 8h 11m), Richlands, VA (416.5 mi, 7h 58m), Adwolf, VA (378.2 mi, 7h 10m), and Atkins, VA (366.7 mi, 6h 55m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 196-mile trip from Norfolk, VA, budget about $30 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 56 mapped routes leaving Norfolk, VA and 58 routes heading into Norfolk, VA, covering 114 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 441 miles.

The longest mapped route from Norfolk, VA covers 441 miles and takes approximately 8h 21m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.

The average route from Norfolk, VA runs about 196 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 196-mile trip from Norfolk, VA costs roughly $30 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Norfolk, VA include Gate City, VA, Honaker, VA, Richlands, VA and Adwolf, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.