How far is Bon Air, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Bon Air, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.34 mi
01h 50m
Flight
84.27 mi
135.62 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Bon Air.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.27 mi
Kilometers
135.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.34 mi
Kilometers
167.92 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Wed, Apr 15, 5:12 AM EDT
Return by in Bon Air
Wed, Apr 15, 7:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bon Air
2026-04-15T03:22
Arrive Norfolk
Wed, Apr 15, 5:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bon Air
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
Williamsburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Bon Air
50.5 mi
00h 55m
To Norfolk
53.9 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Rockaway Road

    4 m · 3 sec · Rockaway Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Buford Road

    3007 ft · 1 min · Buford Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Jahnke Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Jahnke Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway North

    1247 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Powhite Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Downtown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

    1735 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

    930 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1489 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    77.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  15. 15

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  16. 16

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  17. 17

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bon Air 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
77.9 mi · 75%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 4%
Powhite Parkway
3.7 mi · 4%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 3%
Granby Street
3.15 mi · 3%
Downtown Expressway
2.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

77.4 mi · 01h 28m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 55m from Bon Air
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bon Air and Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bon Air to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Bon Air and 53.9 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bon Air and Sunny near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4.9 mi away

James City County

Williamsburg
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 7.2 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsburg.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

1 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

36 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

59 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

64 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bon Air and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 84.27 mi (135.62 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bon Air

Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5248700, -77.5577700
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockaway Road (-77.557784, 37.524905)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.94 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.15
7.36 gal · 27.88 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.58 $29.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.30 $32.60
Premium $4.78 $17.58 $35.17
Diesel $5.62 $20.70 $41.39

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 Bon Air and Norfolk. The current time is 03:22:42.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.