How far is Central Garage, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Central Garage, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
91.69 mi
01h 44m
Flight
77.51 mi
124.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.51 mi
Kilometers
124.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.69 mi
Kilometers
147.56 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sat, Nov 7, 9:41 AM EST
Return by in Central Garage
Sat, Nov 7, 11:26 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Central Garage
2026-11-07T07:57
Arrive Norfolk
Sat, Nov 7, 9:41 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Central Garage
9:30 PM EST
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 Central Garage
45.4 mi
00h 52m
To Norfolk
46.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Central Garage and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central Garage and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on King William Road

    22.2 mi · 30 min · King William Road

  2. 2

    Continue on King William Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · King William Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New Kent Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · New Kent Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Stage Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Old Stage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1763 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    41.3 mi · 48 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  11. 11

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Garage and Norfolk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Stage Road
43.8 mi · 48%
King William Road
22.2 mi · 24%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 5%
New Kent Highway
4.25 mi · 5%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 4%
Granby Street
3.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Old Stage Road

Merge slight left

41.3 mi · 00h 48m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
77.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 52m from Central Garage
Leave By
3:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Central Garage and Partly Cloudy near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Central Garage to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 45.4 miles from Central Garage and 46.3 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.69 one way or $25.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Central Garage and Partly Cloudy 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 2.5 mi away

James City County

Williamsburg
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 5.8 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 3.9 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 Central Garage and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 77.51 mi (124.74 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Central Garage

Central Garage is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7440300, -77.1316400
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: King William Avenue (-77.131548, 37.74413)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.25 L · about $12.69
Round trip
$25.38
6.48 gal · 24.5 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $12.69 $25.38
Mid-grade $4.41 $14.30 $28.60
Premium $4.82 $15.62 $31.24
Diesel $6.20 $20.08 $40.15

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Central Garage and Norfolk. The current time is 07:57:11.

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.