Origin
Norfolk, VA
Morning in Norfolk on Sunday
Local time
11:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, VA to Blackstone, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
113.9 mi
183 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, VA
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Blackstone, VA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Norfolk to Blackstone covers 122.3 miles of Virginia landscape, typically taking about 2 hours and 41 minutes. Because this is a straightforward trek across the Southeast region, it works perfectly as a one-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You will primarily navigate via US 460 West, VA 164 West, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $20 for fuel should cover your needs for the journey. It is a manageable drive that connects the coast to the interior, offering a practical way to transition between these two Virginia locales.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57 miles from Norfolk, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 460 | 50.6 mi | 1h 16m |
| New Cox Road | 23 mi | 26m |
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 8.2 mi | 10m |
| I 264 | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | 6 mi | 7m |
| I 95 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| East Colonial Trail Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| West Military Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
US 460
— 50.6 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, VA and Blackstone, VA.
1
Start on East City Hall Avenue
122 ft
·
2 sec
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East City Hall Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Portsmouth
3
Merge onto I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 664
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 13A-B
Toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
8
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
West Military Highway
9
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Portsmouth Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 460
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 460
Toward US 460: Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460
50 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
US 460
Toward US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto SR 630
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Rives Road
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 95 North
14
Merge onto I 95
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 95
15
Take the exit onto US 460
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 460
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto I 85; US 460
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
17
Take the exit onto US 460
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 460
Exit 61
Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on US 460
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Street
19
Continue on US 460
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Cox Road
20
Continue on US 460
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
East Colonial Trail Highway
21
Turn left onto US 460 Business
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Cox Road
22
Continue on US 460 Business
1.0 mi
·
3 min
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North Main Street
23
Turn left onto East Broad Street
70 ft
·
3 sec
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East Broad Street
24
Arrive at destination
East Broad Street
Trip Plan
Since the trip is relatively short at under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive, which helps keep you refreshed during the 2-hour and 41-minute trek. Keep a close eye on your navigation, as the reliance on local roads like US 460 West means you will encounter more turns than a standard highway route. Since fuel costs are estimated at $20, filling up before you leave Norfolk is a smart way to simplify your travel day. Taking this approach ensures you can focus on the road ahead without worrying about mid-trip refueling logistics.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57 miles from Norfolk, VA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.6 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 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackstone, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, VA
This is one driving day of about 113.9 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Norfolk, 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 460 for about 50.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57 miles from Norfolk, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 82.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
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 13A-B
Toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suff...
8
20.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 460
Keep slight right at fork onto US 460 toward US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton...
7
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
US 460
Take the exit onto US 460 toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackst...
8
82.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
|
US 460
Take the exit onto US 460 toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
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 61
Toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.81 one way
$35.62 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $19.48 | $38.95 |
| premium | $4.70 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.15 | $50.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.42
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(6 mi)
$0.42
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
$18
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.96 | $5.47 |
| Efficient EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.97 | $4.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.6 | 0 | $15.95 | $7.29 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Blackstone, VA
Morning in Blackstone on Sunday
Local time
11:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Waverly, VA
57 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
12 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
2h 41m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 88.6
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 38
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument
National Monument
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 8.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway share. You will spend your time navigating local roads that demand more active attention than a high-speed freeway. The character of the drive shifts as you move away from the Norfolk urban area and transition toward the more rural setting of Blackstone. Because the route relies on local infrastructure, you should prepare for a varied driving experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel for the duration of the 122.3-mile trip.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50.6 mi on US 460.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in.
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 16 significant decision points across 113.9 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 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles (US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Norfolk, VA and Blackstone, VA, road signs point toward Suffolk, Richmond, Military Highway, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery and Lynchburg.
Suffolk
7.6 mi in
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~11m
Richmond
7.6 mi in
|
~11m
Military Highway
8.7 mi in
|
~13m
Albert G Horton Junior Memorial
20.4 mi in
|
~29m
|
via US 460
Veterans Cemetery
20.4 mi in
|
~29m
|
via US 460
Lynchburg
82.5 mi in
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~2h 1m
|
via US 460
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 113.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 50.6 miles on US 460. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.42 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.
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 Blackstone, 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 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles (US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Petersburg National Battlefield, Colonial National Historical Park and Fort Monroe National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blackstone, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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