How far is Blackstone, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Blackstone, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.62 mi
02h 06m
Flight
95.88 mi
154.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.88 mi
Kilometers
154.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.62 mi
Kilometers
182.86 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Blackstone
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackstone
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Norfolk
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackstone
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
Claremont
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Blackstone
60.8 mi
01h 03m
To Norfolk
52.8 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 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 Blackstone and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broad Street

    21 m · 7 sec · East Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cox Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cox Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Colonial Trail Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on New Cox Road

    23 mi · 29 min · New Cox Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Airport Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg

    1601 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street

    606 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street

    1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Randolph Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  15. 15

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    713 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Bridge Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Western Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward US 58 East: Tunnel Norfolk

    1881 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on US 58 East: Tunnel Norfolk

    2003 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East: Brambleton Avenue, Downtown Norfolk

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Boulevard

    2593 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Cox Road
23 mi · 20%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 13%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 12%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 11%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 9%
I 85 North
7.12 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

New Cox Road

Continue on New Cox Road

23 mi · 00h 29m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
95.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremont
01h 03m from Blackstone
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blackstone 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 Blackstone to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Blackstone and 52.8 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.88 one way or $31.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blackstone and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Claremont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Claremont, 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 Claremont.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

23 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Newport News station

51 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

53 mi away
1500 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackstone and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 95.88 mi (154.31 km).

Blackstone

#1 Blackstone

Town in Virginia

Population3,304
Coordinates37.0804300, -77.9972300
Altitude131
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broad Street (-77.997285, 37.080328)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.18 L · about $15.88
Round trip
$31.77
8.02 gal · 30.36 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.88 $31.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.76 $35.52
Premium $4.78 $19.16 $38.32
Diesel $5.62 $22.55 $45.10

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 Blackstone and Norfolk. The current time is 21:19:29.

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.