How far is Coeburn, VA from Norfolk, VA?
Fastest route
The route from Coeburn, Virginia 24230, USA to Norfolk, Virginia, USA takes approximately 6 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 447 miles. The fastest route is via I-81 N and I-64 E, and it is advisable to avoid congestion before the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Please note that this route has tolls.
Directions
- Head east toward Grand Ave NE
- Turn right toward Front St E
- Turn left onto Front St E
- Turn right onto VA-158 S/VA-72 S
- Continue to follow VA-72 S
- Turn left to merge onto US-58 ALT E/Bull Run Rd
- Continue straight to stay on US-58 ALT E
- Turn right onto US-19 S/US-58 ALT E
- Continue to follow US-19 S
- Turn right onto W Main St
- Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Jonesboro Rd
- Continue straight onto VA-140 S/Old Jonesboro Rd
- Turn left to merge onto I-81 N/US-58 E toward Roanoke
- Follow I-81 N and I-64 E to US-58 E/M.L.K. Fwy S in Portsmouth
- Take the US-58 E exit from VA-164 E
- Merge onto I-81 N/US-58 E
- Keep left to stay on I-81 N
- Take exit 221 for I-64 E toward Richmond
- Keep right at the fork to continue on I-64, follow signs for Norfolk
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 264 for I-664 S toward Downtown Newport News/Chesapeake/Suffolk
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 9 to merge onto VA-164 E toward Portsmouth
- Use the left lane to take the US-58 E exit toward Tunnel Norfolk (Toll road)
- Continue on US-58 E to your destination in Norfolk
- Continue onto US-58 E/M.L.K. Fwy S (Toll road)
- Turn right onto the US-58 E/Brambleton Ave ramp to I-264/Dwntwn Norfolk (Toll road)
- Continue onto US-58 E/Brambleton Ave
- Turn right onto St Pauls Blvd
- Turn right onto E Freemason St
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan your trip ahead of time and consider the approximate travel duration.
- ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the journey.
- 🚧 Stay updated on traffic conditions, especially near the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, to avoid congestion.
- 💰 Keep in mind that the route includes tolls, so be prepared for the associated costs.
- 🗺️ Familiarize yourself with the directions and have a map or GPS navigation system handy.
- 🛣️ Follow the specified road signs and use proper merging techniques when necessary.
- 📱 In case of any emergencies or unexpected events, have important contact numbers and a charged mobile phone with you.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coeburn and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeburn and Norfolk.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast
1899 ft · 55 sec · 2nd Street Northeast
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Continue straight
949 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto US 58 Alternate East
871 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bull Run Road
11.2 mi · 16 min · Bull Run Road
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
111 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on US Highway 58 Alternate
6.9 mi · 10 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 Coeburn 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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Coeburn 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 Coeburn to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 413 miles (664.7 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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 220.6 miles from Coeburn and 192.4 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 341.4 miles (549.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.6 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 EDT. 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 $57.71 one way or $115.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Coeburn and Sunny then Chance 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 Coeburn and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 341.42 mi (549.47 km).
#1 Coeburn
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,835 |
| Coordinates | 36.9439900, -82.4640400 |
| Altitude | 608 |
| 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: 665 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $57.71 | $115.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $64.53 | $129.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $69.62 | $139.23 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $81.94 | $163.88 |
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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