How far is Buckhall, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Buckhall, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.79 mi
03h 10m
Flight
144.49 mi
232.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.49 mi
Kilometers
232.53 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.79 mi
Kilometers
292.56 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Wed, Apr 15, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 2:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckhall
2026-04-15T08:04
Arrive Norfolk
Wed, Apr 15, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckhall
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Buckhall
90 mi
01h 35m
To Norfolk
91.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Buckhall and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moore Drive

    1178 ft · 44 sec · Moore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Prince William Parkway

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Prince William Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Prince William Parkway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Prince William Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Smoketown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Smoketown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gideon Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Gideon Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dale Boulevard

    1482 ft · 39 sec · Dale Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    1849 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  17. 17

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  18. 18

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  19. 19

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckhall 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
70.9 mi · 39%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 37%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Prince William Parkway
10.3 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 2%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
144.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 35m from Buckhall
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buckhall 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 Buckhall to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Buckhall and 91.8 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.39 one way or $50.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.7 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 6.5 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 6.4 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 6.4 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckhall and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 144.49 mi (232.53 km).

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#1 Buckhall

Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7317800, -77.4311000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Moore Drive (-77.431073, 38.731782)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.28 L · about $25.39
Round trip
$50.78
12.82 gal · 48.56 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.39 $50.78
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.39 $56.78
Premium $4.78 $30.63 $61.25
Diesel $5.62 $36.05 $72.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckhall and Norfolk. The current time is 08:04:04.

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.