Origin
Exmore, VA
Afternoon in Exmore on Tuesday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Exmore, 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
1h 27m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Exmore, VA
Photography Maghradze PH
Norfolk, VA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 61.3-mile drive from Exmore to Norfolk, Virginia, is a straightforward, one-day trip taking about 1 hour and 27 minutes. You'll primarily be on Lankford Highway and then the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel, before finishing on Northampton Boulevard. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, making it an economical option. This route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent experience throughout. Given the short duration, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lankford Highway | 29.7 mi | 41m |
| Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel | 17.7 mi | 24m |
| Northampton Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East City Hall Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Westfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lankford Highway
— 29.7 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exmore, VA and Norfolk, VA.
1
Start on Westfield Avenue
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
Westfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 13 BUS
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 13
29 mi
·
39 min
·
Lankford Highway
4
Merge onto US 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lankford Highway
5
Continue on US 13
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
6
Continue on US 13
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Northampton Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 64 East: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 64
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 284A
Toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 264 West: Norfolk
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 264 West, US 13 South: Norfolk, Military Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 264 West: Norfolk, Portsmouth
14
Merge onto I 264
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 10
Toward City Hall Avenue, Purple Heart Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto East City Hall Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East City Hall Avenue
17
Continue on East City Hall Avenue
217 ft
·
15 sec
·
East City Hall Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
East City Hall Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Exmore, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 54 and 60.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 64 East: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake,...
8
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
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 284A
Toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downto...
7
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 264 West: Norfolk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 264 West: Norfolk
6
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 264 West, US 13 South: Norfolk, Military Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 264 West, US 13 South: Norfolk, Milita...
8
60.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward City Hall Avenue, Purple Heart Trail
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 10
Toward City Hall Avenue, Purple Heart Trail
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.59 one way
$19.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.48 | $20.96 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.35 | $22.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
$4.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$4
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Norfolk, VA
Afternoon in Norfolk on Tuesday
Local time
12:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 61.3-mile journey. While only 6% of the route is on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch is a solid 29.7 miles on Lankford Highway, offering some consistent cruising. The character of the road will likely shift as you transition from local roads to the unique experience of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel and then back to more urban-feeling boulevards. This isn't a monotonous interstate grind; rather, it's a varied drive with distinct segments.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.7 mi on Lankford Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.2 miles: 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 Exmore, VA and Norfolk, VA, road signs point toward Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond, Portsmouth and Military Highway.
Chesapeake
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Suffolk
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Hampton
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Richmond
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Portsmouth
56.1 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Military Highway
56.8 mi in
|
~1h 20m
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 1h 27m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.7 miles on Lankford Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.00 in tolls one way, starting with Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Norfolk, VA before heading back.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Norfolk, VA
More trips to Norfolk, VA
Explore more options from Exmore, VA or browse trips ending in Norfolk, VA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse VA road trips.