How far is Chesterfield Court House, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Chesterfield Court House, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.73 mi
01h 48m
Flight
76.55 mi
123.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.55 mi
Kilometers
123.19 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.73 mi
Kilometers
152.45 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 30, 1:32 PM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield Court House
Thu, Apr 30, 3:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield Court House
2026-04-30T11:44
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Apr 30, 1:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield Court House
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
Surry
VA

Town in Virginia

From Chesterfield Court House
45.1 mi
00h 54m
To Norfolk
49.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield Court House and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield Court House and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Mimms Loop

    527 ft · 24 sec · Mimms Loop

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mimms Drive

    658 ft · 22 sec · Mimms Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Krause Road

    1318 ft · 38 sec · Krause Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Iron Bridge Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Iron Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Hundred Road

    10 mi · 17 min · West Hundred Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  7. 7

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  12. 12

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    713 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Bridge Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Western Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward US 58 East: Tunnel Norfolk

    1881 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 58 East: Tunnel Norfolk

    2003 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East: Brambleton Avenue, Downtown Norfolk

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Boulevard

    2593 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield Court House 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 15%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 14%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 13%
West Hundred Road
10 mi · 11%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 10%
Western Freeway
6.78 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

James River Drive

Continue on James River Drive

14.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Surry
00h 54m from Chesterfield Court House
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chesterfield Court House and Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield Court House to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Surry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Chesterfield Court House and 49.6 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chesterfield Court House and Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Surry

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 Surry and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14 mi away

James City County

Surry
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 11.9 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 11.9 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 Surry.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

19 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

37 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Petersburg station

54 mi away
3516 South Street
BUS

Norfolk

58 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield Court House and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 76.55 mi (123.19 km).

Chesterfield Court House

#1 Chesterfield Court House

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

Population3,808
Coordinates37.3770900, -77.5049900
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Mimms Loop (-77.505011, 37.376987)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $13.23
Round trip
$26.46
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.23 $26.46
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.79 $29.59
Premium $4.78 $15.96 $31.92
Diesel $5.62 $18.78 $37.57

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield Court House and Norfolk. The current time is 11:44:08.

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.