How far is Chantilly, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Chantilly, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
192.94 mi
03h 12m
Flight
154.65 mi
248.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.65 mi
Kilometers
248.89 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.94 mi
Kilometers
310.51 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Return by in Chantilly
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chantilly
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chantilly
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
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Chantilly
96 mi
01h 36m
To Norfolk
96.9 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 50

    8 m · 8 sec · Route 50

  2. 2

    Continue on Route 50

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Route 50

  3. 3

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

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  5. 5

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

    934 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

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

    671 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 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 Chantilly 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 39%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 5%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 4%
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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 36m from Chantilly
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Chantilly and Sunny then Chance 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 Chantilly to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96 miles from Chantilly and 96.9 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.97 one way or $53.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chantilly and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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 Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.9 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 8.6 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 8.5 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 8.5 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 Chamberlayne.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chantilly and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 154.65 mi (248.89 km).

Chantilly

#1 Chantilly

Unincorporated community located in Northern Virginia

Population10,863
Coordinates38.8942800, -77.4311000
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: US 50 (-77.431111, 38.894263)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.77 L · about $26.97
Round trip
$53.95
13.62 gal · 51.54 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.97 $53.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.16 $60.32
Premium $4.78 $32.54 $65.08
Diesel $5.62 $38.30 $76.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chantilly and Norfolk. The current time is 21:11:41.

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.