How far is Baileys Crossroads, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Baileys Crossroads, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 188.3 miles (303 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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
188.26 mi
03h 23m
Flight
145.9 mi
234.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.9 mi
Kilometers
234.8 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.26 mi
Kilometers
302.98 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Return by in Baileys Crossroads
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baileys Crossroads
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baileys Crossroads
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
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Baileys Crossroads
93.6 mi
01h 41m
To Norfolk
94.6 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baileys Crossroads and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Pike

    54 m · 11 sec · Columbia Pike

  2. 2

    Turn left

    57 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    123 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Seminary Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Seminary Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Seminary Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Seminary Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto I 395: Richmond, Washington

    151 m · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 395 South: Richmond

    2027 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    36.3 mi · 43 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  17. 17

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  18. 18

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baileys Crossroads 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
88.6 mi · 47%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 36%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 2%
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 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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.4 mi
145.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 41m from Baileys Crossroads
Leave By
10:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Baileys Crossroads and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baileys Crossroads to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.6 miles from Baileys Crossroads and 94.6 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 10:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Baileys Crossroads and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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 Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.4 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 7.5 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 7.4 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 7.4 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 Chamberlayne.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baileys Crossroads and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 145.9 mi (234.8 km).

Baileys Crossroads

#1 Baileys Crossroads

Census designated place

Population23,643
Coordinates38.8503900, -77.1297000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Pike (-77.12972, 38.850408)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.15 L · about $26.30
Round trip
$52.60
13.28 gal · 50.3 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.30 $52.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.41 $58.82
Premium $4.78 $31.73 $63.45
Diesel $5.62 $37.34 $74.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baileys Crossroads and Norfolk. The current time is 22:35:17.

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.