How far is Appalachia, VA from Norfolk, VA?
The driving distance from Appalachia, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 433.1 miles (697 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 359 miles (577.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Appalachia and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Appalachia and Norfolk.
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Start on East Main Street
32 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Continue straight
149 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Kent Junction Road
7.8 mi · 12 min · Kent Junction Road
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Turn right onto Junction Road
1027 ft · 35 sec · Junction Road
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Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
573 ft · 27 sec · 11th Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kentucky Avenue Southwest
3 mi · 5 min · Kentucky Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto Norton Coeburn Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Norton Coeburn Road
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Continue on Bull Run Road
12.5 mi · 18 min · Bull Run Road
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
111 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on US Highway 58 Alternate
6.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 58 Alternate
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Turn right
12.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Russell Road Northwest
1.5 km · 3 min · Russell Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
1323 ft · 49 sec · Valley Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Cummings Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Cummings Street
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Take the exit slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
1006 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
870 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Granby Street
3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street
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Continue on Church Street
136 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard
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Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue
48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Appalachia and Norfolk.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Appalachia and Sunny near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Appalachia to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 433.1 miles (697 km) and usually takes 07h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 230.7 miles from Appalachia and 202.4 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 359 miles (577.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $60.52 one way or $121.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Appalachia and Sunny near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Appalachia and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 359.02 mi (577.79 km).
#1 Appalachia
Town in Virginia
| Population | 1,523 |
| Coordinates | 36.9067600, -82.7818300 |
| Altitude | 502 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 697 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $60.52 | $121.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $67.68 | $135.35 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $73.01 | $146.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $85.93 | $171.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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