How far is Bull Run Mountain Estates, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Bull Run Mountain Estates, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
198.52 mi
03h 32m
Flight
160.72 mi
258.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.72 mi
Kilometers
258.66 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.52 mi
Kilometers
319.49 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Tue, Nov 10, 9:49 PM EST
Return by in Bull Run Mountain Estates
Wed, Nov 11, 1:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bull Run Mountain Estates
2026-11-10T18:17
Arrive Norfolk
Tue, Nov 10, 9:49 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bull Run Mountain Estates
9:00 PM EST
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Bull Run Mountain Estates
98.8 mi
01h 46m
To Norfolk
99.7 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
70°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 4:00 PM EST
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bull Run Mountain Estates and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bull Run Mountain Estates and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Youngs Drive

    35 m · 7 sec · Youngs Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Logmill Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Logmill Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    5.9 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward I 66 East: Washington

    1419 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 234 South: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Dumfries

    3163 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Prince William Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    13.6 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  13. 13

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  19. 19

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  20. 20

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bull Run Mountain Estates and Norfolk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
80.8 mi · 41%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 34%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Prince William Parkway
8.25 mi · 4%
James Madison Highway
5.92 mi · 3%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
160.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 46m from Bull Run Mountain Estates
Leave By
9:54 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bull Run Mountain Estates and Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bull Run Mountain Estates to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 98.8 miles from Bull Run Mountain Estates and 99.7 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $53.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bull Run Mountain Estates and Sunny 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 10.6 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 11.4 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 11.3 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 11.3 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 Bull Run Mountain Estates and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 160.72 mi (258.66 km).

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#1 Bull Run Mountain Estates

Bull Run Mountain Estates is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9037200, -77.6616600
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Youngs Drive (-77.661811, 38.903829)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.52 L · about $27.00
Round trip
$53.99
14.02 gal · 53.04 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.85 $27.00 $53.99
Mid-grade $4.33 $30.35 $60.69
Premium $4.75 $33.31 $66.62
Diesel $6.15 $43.13 $86.27

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Bull Run Mountain Estates and Norfolk. The current time is 18:17:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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