How far is Castlewood, VA from Norfolk, VA?
The driving distance from Castlewood, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 400.6 miles (644.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 331.3 miles (533.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 07h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castlewood and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castlewood and Norfolk.
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Start on Church Street
61 m · 9 sec · Church Street
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Turn slight left onto Red Oak Ridge Road
1787 ft · 49 sec · Red Oak Ridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Red Oak Ridge Road
2339 ft · 1 min · Red Oak Ridge Road
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Turn slight right onto Trout Farm Road
825 ft · 23 sec · Trout Farm Road
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
1.5 mi · 4 min · Memorial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 58 Alternate
4.5 mi · 6 min · US Highway 58 Alternate
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2816 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Preston Street Southwest
1006 ft · 33 sec · Preston Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bradley Street Southwest
2716 ft · 1 min · Bradley Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cummings Street
1 km · 1 min · Cummings Street
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Take the exit slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
1006 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
870 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Granby Street
3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street
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Continue on Church Street
136 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard
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Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue
48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castlewood and Norfolk.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Castlewood and 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 Castlewood to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 400.6 miles (644.7 km) and usually takes 07h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.2 miles from Castlewood and 186.3 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 331.3 miles (533.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.3 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 7:30 AM EST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.39 one way or $110.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castlewood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castlewood and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 331.3 mi (533.18 km).
#1 Castlewood
Castlewood is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.8901000, -82.2795900 |
| Altitude | 492 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 645 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $55.39 | $110.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $62.41 | $124.83 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $68.17 | $136.34 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $87.61 | $175.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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