How far is Belmont, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Belmont, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.1 miles (269 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 34m 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
210.73 mi
03h 47m
Flight
167.14 mi
268.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.14 mi
Kilometers
268.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.73 mi
Kilometers
339.14 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Wed, Apr 15, 10:04 AM EDT
Return by in Belmont
Wed, Apr 15, 1:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belmont
2026-04-15T06:17
Arrive Norfolk
Wed, Apr 15, 10:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belmont
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Belmont
104 mi
01h 53m
To Norfolk
106.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Belmont Ridge Road

    92 m · 11 sec · Belmont Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Belmont Ridge Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Belmont Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington

    2644 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Greenway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Dulles Greenway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville

    2285 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sully Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Sully Road

  8. 8

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

    995 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Route 50

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 50

  12. 12

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

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  14. 14

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

    934 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

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

    671 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  21. 21

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  23. 23

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  26. 26

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  27. 27

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  28. 28

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont 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
35 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 36%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 32%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 6%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 4%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 4%
Dulles Greenway
6.13 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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
167.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 53m from Belmont
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Belmont 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 Belmont to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 104 miles from Belmont and 106.8 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 167.1 miles (269 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.47 one way or $58.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belmont and Mostly Clear near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

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 Belmont and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 167.14 mi (268.99 km).

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#1 Belmont

Belmont is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0648300, -77.5099900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Belmont Ridge Road (-77.50996, 39.064814)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.15 L · about $29.47
Round trip
$58.94
14.88 gal · 56.3 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.47 $58.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.95 $65.90
Premium $4.78 $35.55 $71.10
Diesel $5.62 $41.84 $83.69

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Belmont and Norfolk. The current time is 06:17:43.

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.