Origin
Norfolk, VA
Late night in Norfolk on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
228.9 mi
368 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Collinsville, VA
Zachary Andre
This 228.9-mile drive from Norfolk, VA to Collinsville, VA is a manageable one-day trip, estimating around 5 hours and 8 minutes of pure driving time. You'll navigate primarily on Portsmouth Boulevard and Highway 58, with a 45% highway share, making it a mixed experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $36, it's an economical journey for a single day. The route stays within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel throughout. This trip is well-suited for a single day's adventure, allowing for flexibility in your timing.
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
114.4 miles from Norfolk, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 35m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Boulevard | 62.1 mi | 1h 21m |
| Highway 58 | 41.2 mi | 53m |
| Governor Harrison Parkway | 22.5 mi | 30m |
| Philpott Road | 19.7 mi | 25m |
| US 58 | 15.6 mi | 20m |
| Danville Expressway | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| I 264 | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Pleasant Shade Drive | 6.3 mi | 8m |
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, VA and Collinsville, VA.
Start on East City Hall Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 664
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
Continue on US 58
Continue on US 58
Continue on US 58
Continue on US 58
Continue on US 58
Continue on US 58
Continue on US 58
Continue on US 1; US 58
Continue on US 58
Turn straight onto US 58
Continue on US 58; VA 49
Continue on US 58; US 360
Continue on US 58; US 360
Continue on US 58; US 360
Take the ramp onto US 58
Merge onto US 29; US 58
Keep slight left at fork onto US 58
Continue on US 58 BUS
Continue on US 58 BUS; VA 57
Turn right onto Hooker Street
Turn right onto Fairy Street
Turn left onto VA 457
Turn right onto US 220 BUS
Turn left onto SR 728
At end of road, turn right onto SR 609
Arrive at destination
Given the 5-hour, 8-minute duration, departing Norfolk in the morning allows ample time to reach Collinsville within the same day. Plan for one stop to break up the 228.9 miles and manage your fuel, especially considering the $36 estimated cost. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the longest stretch of 62.1 miles on Portsmouth Boulevard, as services might be less frequent during that segment. This drive offers enough flexibility for a leisurely start or a prompt arrival, depending on your plans.
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.
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 50 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.4 miles or 2h 35m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collinsville, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Norfolk, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 228.9 miles and 5h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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.
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 114.4 miles from Norfolk, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Portsmouth Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 139.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Portsmouth
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Turn straight onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, Danville
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$35.79 one way
$71.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $39.14 | $78.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $42.36 | $84.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.54 | $101.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.7 | 0 | $24.03 | $10.99 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.03 | $9.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.6 | 1 | $32.05 | $14.65 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Norfolk on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Collinsville on Sunday
Local time
4:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
60°F
Lawrenceville, VA
114 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
National Monument
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.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches like the 62.1-mile segment on Portsmouth Boulevard, which offers a longer, uninterrupted drive. As you progress, the character of the roads will shift, blending faster highway sections with more local road experiences. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather a dynamic drive that keeps things interesting behind the wheel.
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 early in the drive.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 228.9 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: near the start: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.2 miles (I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Norfolk, VA and Collinsville, VA, road signs point toward Danville and Martinsville.
Danville
Martinsville
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 8m. Total distance: 228.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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