How far is Broadlands, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Broadlands, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
206.33 mi
03h 45m
Flight
164.43 mi
264.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.43 mi
Kilometers
264.62 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.33 mi
Kilometers
332.06 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Wed, Apr 15, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Broadlands
Wed, Apr 15, 3:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broadlands
2026-04-15T07:46
Arrive Norfolk
Wed, Apr 15, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broadlands
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 Broadlands
102.2 mi
01h 52m
To Norfolk
104.1 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Broadlands and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chickacoan Trail Drive

    36 m · 4 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Truro Parish Drive

    661 ft · 19 sec · Truro Parish Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Waxpool Road

    2888 ft · 1 min · Waxpool Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Demott Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Demott Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Mooreview Parkway

    1193 ft · 31 sec · Mooreview Parkway

  6. 6

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

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dulles Greenway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Dulles Greenway

  8. 8

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

    2285 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 28 South: Centreville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sully Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Sully Road

  11. 11

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

    995 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Route 50

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 50

  15. 15

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

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  17. 17

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

    934 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

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

    671 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  24. 24

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  29. 29

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  30. 30

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  31. 31

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  32. 32

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broadlands 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
38 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 36%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 33%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 6%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 4%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 4%
Sully Road
4.55 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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
164.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 52m from Broadlands
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Broadlands 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 Broadlands to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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 102.2 miles from Broadlands and 104.1 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.84 one way or $57.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Broadlands 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
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 13.8 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 14.8 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 14.7 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 14.7 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 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 Broadlands and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 164.43 mi (264.62 km).

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#1 Broadlands

Broadlands is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0181600, -77.5202700
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Chickacoan Trail Drive (-77.520352, 39.01821)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.56 L · about $28.84
Round trip
$57.67
14.56 gal · 55.12 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.84 $57.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $32.24 $64.49
Premium $4.78 $34.78 $69.57
Diesel $5.62 $40.94 $81.89

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 Broadlands and Norfolk. The current time is 07:46:59.

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.