How far is Chase City, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Chase City, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 136.7 miles (220 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.72 mi
02h 28m
Flight
120.24 mi
193.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.24 mi
Kilometers
193.5 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.72 mi
Kilometers
220.03 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in Chase City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chase City
2026-04-22T23:05
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chase City
9:30 PM EDT
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
Emporia
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Chase City
68.4 mi
01h 14m
To Norfolk
68.4 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
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 Chase City and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chase City and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    13.6 mi · 21 min · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway Forty-Seven

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Highway Forty-Seven

  3. 3

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Atlantic Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Thomas Street

    113 m · 18 sec · South Thomas Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Maple Lane

    121 m · 14 sec · Maple Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Atlantic Street

    2070 ft · 55 sec · East Atlantic Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  10. 10

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Southampton Parkway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on West Military Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul's Boulevard

    1575 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Saint Pauls Boulevard

    693 ft · 29 sec · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chase City 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 45%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 16%
East 2nd Street
13.6 mi · 10%
I 264 East
9.17 mi · 7%
Highway Forty-Seven
6.73 mi · 5%
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southampton Parkway

Continue on Southampton Parkway

62.1 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 14m from Chase City
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Chase City 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 Chase City to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 136.7 miles (220 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Chase City and 68.4 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.09 one way or $38.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emporia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emporia.

RAIL

Petersburg station

63 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

86 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

95 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

99 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chase City and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 120.24 mi (193.5 km).

Chase City

#1 Chase City

Town

Population2,217
Coordinates36.7993100, -78.4583300
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: East 2nd Street (-78.458335, 36.799322)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.26 L · about $19.09
Round trip
$38.18
9.64 gal · 36.52 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.09 $38.18
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.35 $42.70
Premium $4.78 $23.03 $46.06
Diesel $5.62 $27.11 $54.22

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 Chase City and Norfolk. The current time is 23:05:00.

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.