Hurt, VA to Norfolk, VA is 211.6 miles and takes about 4h 51m via Prince Edward Highway, Richmond Highway, and Patrick Henry Highway, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region and entirely within Virginia, offering a straightforward path from your starting point to the coast. Expect a route that primarily uses surface roads, making it a more relaxed drive than a full interstate experience. With a recommended single day for completion, you can easily fit this into a weekend getaway or as a travel day to reach your final destination.
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
105.8 miles from Hurt, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi
29m
Richmond Highway
20.1 mi
24m
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi
21m
James River Drive
14.6 mi
19m
Hull Street Road
13.7 mi
19m
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi
15m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12.1 mi
14m
Old Stage Highway
12 mi
15m
Longest stretch:
Prince Edward Highway
— 24.1 mi, about 29m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,933 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~549 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurt, VA and Norfolk, VA.
1
Start on Prospect Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Prospect Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 924
0.6 mi·1 min·East Hurt Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 668
0.2 mi·19 sec·Ricky Van Shelton Drive
4
Continue on Pittsylvania Avenue
0.5 mi·55 sec·Pittsylvania Avenue
5
Turn right onto 7th Street
1.0 mi·2 min·7th Street
6
Turn left onto US 29 BUS
1.9 mi·3 min·Main Street
7
Take the ramp onto US 29 BUS
9.4 mi·12 min·US 29 BUS
Toward US 29 North
8
Turn right onto VA 24
4.3 mi·7 min·Colonial Highway
9
At end of road, turn left onto US 501; VA 24
340 ft·8 sec·Brookneal Highway
10
Continue on US 501; VA 24
9.2 mi·17 min·Village Highway
11
Enter roundabout onto VA 24
113 ft·2 sec·Village Highway
12
Continue on VA 24
1.2 mi·2 min·Village Highway
13
Turn right onto US 460; VA 24
20 mi·24 min·Richmond Highway
14
Continue on US 460
24 mi·29 min·Prince Edward Highway
15
Turn left onto VA 307
9.3 mi·12 min·Holly Farms Road
16
Turn left onto US 360
17 mi·21 min·Patrick Henry Highway
17
Continue on US 360
14 mi·19 min·Hull Street Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto SR 754
0.9 mi·1 min·Commonwealth Centre Parkway
Use the right lane.
19
Take the ramp
62 ft·1 sec
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward VA 288 SouthUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto VA 288
12 mi·14 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 95 South: PetersburgUse the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto I 95
1.5 mi·1 min·Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 61AToward VA 10 East: HopewellUse the right lane.
25
Continue on VA 10
6.8 mi·10 min·West Hundred Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
26
Continue on VA 10
2.9 mi·4 min·West Randolph Road
27
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
15 mi·19 min·James River Drive
28
Continue on VA 10
13 mi·15 min·Colonial Trail West
29
At end of road, turn left onto VA 10; VA 31
1.0 mi·1 min·Rolfe Highway
30
Take the exit
149 ft·6 sec
31
Merge onto VA 10
9.8 mi·11 min·Colonial Trail East
32
Continue on VA 10
12 mi·15 min·Old Stage Highway
Use the left lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto US 258
2.8 mi·3 min·Brewers Neck Boulevard
34
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
35
Merge onto US 17
2.3 mi·3 min·Carrollton Boulevard
36
Continue on US 17
6.2 mi·10 min·Bridge Road
Use the left lane.
37
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 164
6.8 mi·8 min·Western Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
38
Take the exit
0.4 mi·35 sec
Toward US 58 East: Tunnel Norfolk
39
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·37 sec
Toward US 58 East: Tunnel Norfolk
40
Merge onto US 58
1.2 mi·2 min·US 58
41
Take the exit onto US 58
1.6 mi·3 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East: Brambleton Avenue, Downtown NorfolkUse the left lane.
42
Turn right onto US 460 ALT
0.5 mi·1 min·Saint Pauls Boulevard
Use the left lane.
43
Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue
158 ft·9 sec·East City Hall Avenue
Use the left lane.
44
Arrive at destination
East City Hall Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 51-minute estimated drive time and 211.6 miles, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to allow ample time for the drive and any unforeseen delays. The longest continuous stretch without a planned stop is 24.1 miles on Prince Edward Highway, so consider refueling before you hit that segment if your tank is low. Since this is primarily a surface road route, factor in potential slowdowns due to local traffic or traffic signals, especially as you approach more populated areas closer to Norfolk.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.8 miles from Hurt, VA, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.1 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 47 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.8 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 55m
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 Hurt, 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 Hurt, VA
This is one driving day of about 211.6 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Hurt, 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 Prince Edward Highway for about 24.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 113.3 and 209.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
113.3 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway
Turn right onto SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
114.2 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VA 288 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VA 288 South
7
126.6 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Petersburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Petersburg
7
128.4 mi into trip|~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 61A
Toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
7
209.5 mi into trip|~4h 46m in|US 58
Take the exit onto US 58 toward US 58 East: Brambleton Avenue, Downtown Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 58 East: Brambleton Avenue, Downtown...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.24 one way
$62.48 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$34.33
$68.66
premium
$4.49
$37.42
$74.84
diesel
$4.80
$39.95
$79.91
Estimated Tolls: $0.10
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(1.5 mi)$0.10
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.5
0
$22.22
$10.16
Efficient EV
52.9
0
$18.52
$8.46
EV Truck/SUV
84.6
1
$29.62
$13.54
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Hurt, VA
Late night
in Hurt on Monday
Local time
3:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
SW 6 to 9 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 6:53PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 2:14PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Norfolk, VA
Late night
in Norfolk on Monday
Local time
3:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph50% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 6:53PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 2:14PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
86°F
Woodlake, VA
106 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
$15
near mile 175.1
Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 204.3
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 131.3
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only a 10% highway share. You'll experience a significant stretch of 24.1 miles on Prince Edward Highway before transitioning to other main roads like Richmond Highway and Patrick Henry Highway. Expect to navigate through more local traffic and potentially encounter more intersections compared to a fully controlled-access highway. The extended time of nearly 5 hours despite the moderate distance indicates a pace dictated by local road conditions.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.1 mi on Prince Edward 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 113.3 miles in near SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway.
Driving Effort10/10
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 29 significant decision points across 211.6 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 113.3 miles (SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 114.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•USS Wisconsin — 1943 Iowa-class battleship
•Chrysler Museum of Art — art museum in Norfolk, Virginia
•Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Norfolk — church building in Norfolk, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 211.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.1 miles on Prince Edward Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.10 in tolls one way, starting with Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. 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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 1 rest area along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 113.3 miles (SR 754 / Commonwealth Centre Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 114.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park and Fort Monroe National Monument (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Norfolk, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
