How far is Ashburn, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.7 mi
03h 41m
Flight
165.32 mi
266.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.32 mi
Kilometers
266.06 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.7 mi
Kilometers
332.65 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Ashburn
Fri, Apr 17, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashburn
2026-04-17T01:41
Arrive Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashburn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Ashburn
102.3 mi
01h 50m
To Norfolk
104.3 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashburn and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Ashburn Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ashburn Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farmwell Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Farmwell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Waxpool Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Waxpool Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Sully Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Sully Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Winchester, Fairfax

    995 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Route 50

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 50

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  19. 19

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  24. 24

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  25. 25

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  26. 26

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashburn 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
33 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 36%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 33%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 6%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 4%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 4%
Sully Road
6.56 mi · 3%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
165.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 50m from Ashburn
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ashburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashburn to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 206.7 miles (332.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Ashburn and 104.3 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.88 one way or $57.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ashburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 14 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 14.8 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 14.8 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 Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashburn and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 165.32 mi (266.06 km).

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#1 Ashburn

Ashburn is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0437200, -77.4874900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashburn Road (-77.487437, 39.043717)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.61 L · about $28.88
Round trip
$57.75
14.58 gal · 55.22 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.88 $57.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.29 $64.57
Premium $4.78 $34.83 $69.66
Diesel $5.62 $41.00 $82.00

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashburn and Norfolk. The current time is 01:41:57.

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.