How far is Belle Haven, VA from Norfolk, VA?
The driving distance from Belle Haven, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 190.1 miles (305.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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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 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belle Haven and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Haven and Norfolk.
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Start on Hunting Cove Place
603 ft · 32 sec · Hunting Cove Place
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Hunt Road
2137 ft · 55 sec · Fort Hunt Road
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Turn right onto Richmond Highway
762 ft · 19 sec · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, I 495: Baltimore, Richmond
815 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West: Richmond
2047 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West
2850 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Keep slight left
37.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left
48.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 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 Belle Haven and Norfolk.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Belle Haven 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 Belle Haven to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 190.1 miles (305.9 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 94.5 miles from Belle Haven and 95.6 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.6 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.58 one way or $53.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Belle Haven 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.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamberlayne.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belle Haven and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 140.51 mi (226.13 km).
#1 Belle Haven
Town in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
| Population | 6,518 |
| Coordinates | 38.7853900, -77.0630300 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.06 | $64.12 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.74 | $75.47 |
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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