Origin
Cana, VA
Late night in Cana on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cana, VA to Norfolk, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 8m
Distance
305.1 mi
491 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 56m
★
6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 34m
10 AM
6h 17m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cana, VA
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Norfolk, VA
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Trip Overview
Cana, VA to Norfolk, VA is 305.1 miles and takes about 6h 8m via US 58 and I-85, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, moving from the Southeast region of the state to its eastern coast. With a high percentage of highway driving, expect a fairly direct path, though the initial leg on US 58 will be more varied. This is a solid option if you're looking for a single-day drive with minimal fuss, putting you at your destination with time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
152.5 miles from Cana, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 58 | 68.1 mi | 1h 28m |
| I 85 | 57.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| I 40 | 46.3 mi | 54m |
| North Andy Griffith Parkway | 31.6 mi | 35m |
| US 158 | 29.2 mi | 34m |
| Congressman G K Butterfield Highway | 19.3 mi | 20m |
| NC 74 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Salem Parkway | 11.4 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
US 58
— 68.1 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cana, VA and Norfolk, VA.
1
Start on US 52
2.6 mi
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2 min
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Fancy Gap Highway
2
Continue on US 52
32 mi
·
35 min
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North Andy Griffith Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
3
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 74
13 mi
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15 min
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NC 74
Toward NC 74 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53B
Toward US 421 South: Greensboro
5
Merge onto US 421; NC 150
11 mi
·
13 min
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Salem Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
7.8 mi
·
9 min
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I 40
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 40; US 29; US 220
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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I 40; US 29; US 220
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40
37 mi
·
42 min
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I 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; NC 86 Truck
9.4 mi
·
10 min
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I 85; NC 86 Truck
Toward I 85 North: Durham
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 70
1.8 mi
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2 min
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I 85; US 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 85; US 15; US 70; US 501
4.3 mi
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5 min
·
I 85; US 15; US 70; US 501
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; US 15
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 85; US 15
13
Turn straight onto I 85
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 85
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
15
Turn left onto US 1; US 158
8.6 mi
·
10 min
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US 1; US 158
16
Turn right onto US 158; US 401
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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US 158; US 401
17
Continue on US 158 Bypass
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 158 Bypass
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 158
28 mi
·
33 min
·
US 158
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
20
Merge onto I 95; US 158
19 mi
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20 min
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Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward US 58 East: Emporia, Norfolk
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 58 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
23
Merge onto US 58
68 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
US 58
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit onto US 13; US 460
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
25
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
26
Merge onto I 664; US 13; US 460
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
27
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15A
Toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
28
Continue on I 264
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
I 264
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 460 ALT
Exit 9
Toward Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
Use the slight left lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 460 ALT
Toward Saint Paul's Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Turn left onto Saint Pauls Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Saint Pauls Boulevard
Use the left lane.
32
Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue
158 ft
·
9 sec
·
East City Hall Avenue
Use the left lane.
33
Arrive at destination
East City Hall Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid late-night driving. The route is manageable in a single day, but consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel. Pay attention to the transition from US 58 to I-85, as this is where the driving environment changes most significantly. The estimated fuel cost of $48 is a helpful budget point, so ensure your tank is full before you depart Cana, VA.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 152.5 miles from Cana, VA, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.1 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 67 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.5 miles or 2h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 53m
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 Cana, 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 Cana, VA
This is one driving day of about 305.1 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Cana, 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 US 58 for about 68.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 152.5 miles from Cana, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 58 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 34.2 and 304.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
34.2 mi into trip
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~38m in
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NC 74
Keep slight left at fork onto NC 74 toward NC 74 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NC 74 East
8
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7
106.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
|
I 85; NC 86 Truck
Keep slight left at fork onto I 85; NC 86 Truck toward I 85 North: Durham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 85 North: Durham
9
304.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 6m in
|
US 460 ALT
Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT toward Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 9
Toward Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
8
304.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 7m in
|
US 460 ALT
Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT toward Saint Paul's Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Saint Paul's Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.71 one way
$95.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $52.17 | $104.33 |
| premium | $4.70 | $56.47 | $112.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.36 | $134.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.5 | 1 | $32.04 | $14.64 |
| Efficient EV | 76.3 | 0 | $26.70 | $12.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122 | 1 | $42.71 | $19.53 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Norfolk, VA
Late night in Norfolk on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Henderson, NC
153 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
4 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
6h 8m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 92% of the drive on major roadways. You'll experience a long stretch of 68.1 miles on US 58 before transitioning to I-85. Expect a high volume of exits and potential merging traffic as you approach larger populated areas. The majority of your time will be spent on interstates, offering a consistent cruising experience.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.1 mi on US 58.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 58 and I 85. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 34.2 miles in near NC 74.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 305.1 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 34.2 miles (NC 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.3 miles (I 85; NC 86 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cana, VA and Norfolk, VA, road signs point toward Martinsville and Virginia Beach.
Martinsville
60 mi in
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~1h 10m
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via I 40
Virginia Beach
226.4 mi in
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~4h 21m
About the Cities
Arriving in Norfolk, VA
Full guide →Norfolk is in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. It is a port city with a large Navy and shipping presence. But it is also known as a major cultural center, with world-class museums, opera, symphony, ballet and a vibrant arts community. The downtown area has experienced a major resurgence, with gourmet restaurants, shopping and attractions. Norfolk is one of the top cruise ports in the country.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 8m. Total distance: 305.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.1 miles on US 58. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Norfolk, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 34.2 miles (NC 74): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.3 miles (I 85; NC 86 Truck): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Norfolk, VA before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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