Stanleytown, VA to Norfolk, VA is 231.7 miles and takes about 5h 13m via Southampton Parkway, Clarksville Bypass, and Governor Harrison Parkway, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive that should feel manageable for a single day. With 50% of the route on highways, you'll experience a mix of faster travel and surface roads. Plan for this drive to be primarily a practical transit, connecting two points within the state.
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
115.8 miles from Stanleytown, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi
1h 20m
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi
29m
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi
30m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi
24m
US 58
14.5 mi
17m
A L Philpott Highway
9 mi
12m
Martinsville Highway
8.9 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 20m
Traffic on I-264
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,452 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,835
Quietest
2 AM
~162 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.1×
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 Stanleytown, VA and Norfolk, VA.
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Start on VA 57
0.4 mi·36 sec·Fairystone Park Highway
2
Continue on VA 57
1.2 mi·1 min·Fairy Stone Park Highway
3
Continue on US 220 BUS
4.0 mi·6 min·North Virginia Avenue
4
Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard
2.2 mi·3 min·Commonwealth Boulevard
5
Continue on VA 457
277 ft·8 sec·Commonwealth Boulevard East
6
Turn right onto Fairy Street
116 ft·5 sec·Fairy Street
7
Turn left onto Hooker Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Hooker Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 58 BUS; VA 57
0.8 mi·1 min·East Church Street
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Continue on US 58 BUS; VA 57
9.0 mi·12 min·A L Philpott Highway
10
Continue on US 58
8.9 mi·11 min·Martinsville Highway
11
Take the exit onto US 58
14 mi·17 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East
12
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
13
Merge onto US 58; US 360
2.9 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
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Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
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Continue on US 58; US 360
19 mi·24 min·Bill Tuck Highway
17
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi·4 min·Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi·24 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
19
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·Highway 1
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Continue on US 58
3.3 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
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Continue on US 58
1.1 mi·1 min·East Atlantic Street
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Continue on US 58
3.6 mi·5 min·Highway 58
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Continue on US 58
1.2 mi·2 min·Piney Pond Road
24
Continue on US 58
23 mi·30 min·Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on US 58
6.4 mi·8 min·Pleasant Shade Drive
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Continue on US 58
5.1 mi·6 min·West Atlantic Street
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Continue on US 58
62 mi·1 hr 20 min·Southampton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
1.7 mi·2 min·West Military Highway
29
Take the exit onto US 13; US 460
0.7 mi·1 min·US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460
0.4 mi·56 sec·US 13; US 460
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
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Merge onto I 664; US 13; US 460
0.6 mi·42 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 15AToward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk
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Continue on I 264
7.2 mi·11 min·I 264
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT
0.2 mi·26 sec·US 460 ALT
Exit 9Toward Waterside Drive, St Paul's BoulevardUse the slight left lane.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT
0.3 mi·53 sec·US 460 ALT
Toward Saint Paul's BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Turn left onto Saint Pauls Boulevard
0.1 mi·29 sec·Saint Pauls Boulevard
Use the left lane.
37
Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue
158 ft·9 sec·East City Hall Avenue
Use the left lane.
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Arrive at destination
East City Hall Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 13m estimated drive time, leaving Stanleytown in the morning will allow you to reach Norfolk with plenty of daylight to spare. The single recommended stop suggests you can plan for one break to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 62.1-mile stretch on Southampton Parkway, as services might be less frequent. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart a bit later if needed, but an early start is always recommended for a less rushed experience.
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 115.8 miles from Stanleytown, VA, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 51 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.8 miles or 2h 34m 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 14m
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 Stanleytown, 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 Stanleytown, VA
This is one driving day of about 231.7 miles and 5h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Stanleytown, 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 Southampton Parkway for about 62.1 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 41.4 and 231.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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41.4 mi into trip|~56m in|US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road
Merge onto US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
91.7 mi into trip|~2h 3m in|US 58 / Clarksville Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
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222 mi into trip|~4h 57m in|US 13; US 460
Keep slight left at fork onto US 13; US 460 toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmout...
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231 mi into trip|~5h 11m 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
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231.2 mi into trip|~5h 11m 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
$34.21 one way
$68.42 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$37.59
$75.18
premium
$4.49
$40.98
$81.95
diesel
$4.80
$43.75
$87.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.5
0
$24.33
$11.12
Efficient EV
57.9
0
$20.27
$9.27
EV Truck/SUV
92.7
1
$32.44
$14.83
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Stanleytown, VA
Morning
in Stanleytown on Sunday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
W 9 mph40% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:56PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:51PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Destination
Norfolk, VA
Morning
in Norfolk on Sunday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
97°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 14 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:56PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:51PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
85°F
Henderson, NC
116 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
5h 13m 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.
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 231.7
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
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 drive features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 50% of the 231.7 miles on faster roadways. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch of 62.1 miles on Southampton Parkway. Expect a transition from highway speeds to surface roads, likely noticeable around the point where the highway sections conclude. The route involves navigating through various road types, including bypasses like Clarksville Bypass and parkways such as Governor Harrison Parkway.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.1 mi on Southampton Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 41.4 miles in near US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road.
Driving Effort9/10
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 231.7 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 41.4 miles (US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.7 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 222 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,022 ft7 ft
Total Climb
347 ft
Total Descent
1,104 ft
Highest Point
1,022 ft
~16.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,015 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Stanleytown, VA to Norfolk, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Hill along the way.
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 5h 13m. Total distance: 231.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.1 miles on Southampton Parkway. 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 41.4 miles (US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.7 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 222 miles (US 13; US 460): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Monroe National Monument and Booker T Washington National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 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.
