How far is Aquia Harbour, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Aquia Harbour, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.83 mi
02h 40m
Flight
126.92 mi
204.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.92 mi
Kilometers
204.25 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.83 mi
Kilometers
252.4 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM EDT
Return by in Aquia Harbour
Sat, Apr 18, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aquia Harbour
2026-04-18T06:20
Arrive Norfolk
Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aquia Harbour
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From Aquia Harbour
77.9 mi
01h 20m
To Norfolk
78.9 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph N
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aquia Harbour and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aquia Harbour and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Aquia Drive

    115 m · 16 sec · Aquia Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Richmond Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Richmond Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    2776 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Garrisonville Road

    1019 ft · 21 sec · Garrisonville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95: I-95 south

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  14. 14

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road

    870 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aquia Harbour and Norfolk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 43%
I 95
58 mi · 37%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 8%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 3%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
Granby Street
3.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 20m from Aquia Harbour
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Aquia Harbour and Mostly Clear near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aquia Harbour to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Aquia Harbour and 78.9 miles from Norfolk.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.90 one way or $43.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Aquia Harbour and Mostly Clear near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 14.8 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 12 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 12 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aquia Harbour and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 126.92 mi (204.25 km).

Aquia Harbour

#1 Aquia Harbour

Census designated place

Population6,727
Coordinates38.4626200, -77.3888700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Aquia Drive (-77.388777, 38.462684)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.95 L · about $21.90
Round trip
$43.81
11.06 gal · 41.9 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $21.90 $43.81
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.49 $48.98
Premium $4.78 $26.42 $52.84
Diesel $5.62 $31.10 $62.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Aquia Harbour and Norfolk. The current time is 06:20:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.