How far is Crewe, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Crewe, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 121.2 miles (195 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
121.17 mi
02h 12m
Flight
103.89 mi
167.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.89 mi
Kilometers
167.19 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.17 mi
Kilometers
195.01 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Return by in Crewe
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crewe
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crewe
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
Claremont
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Crewe
64.6 mi
01h 06m
To Norfolk
56.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Virginia Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Courthouse Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · East Courthouse Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on New Cox Road

    23 mi · 29 min · New Cox Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Airport Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg

    1601 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street

    606 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street

    1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Randolph Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  14. 14

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  16. 16

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    713 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Bridge Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Western Freeway

  25. 25

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

    1881 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

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

    2003 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

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

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Boulevard

    2593 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crewe 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
31 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Cox Road
23 mi · 19%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 12%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 11%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 10%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 8%
East Courthouse Road
8.26 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

New Cox Road

Continue on New Cox Road

23 mi · 00h 29m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
103.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claremont
01h 06m from Crewe
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crewe and Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crewe to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Claremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Crewe and 56.6 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.95 one way or $33.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crewe and Sunny near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Claremont

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Claremont, 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 Claremont.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

23 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Newport News station

51 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

53 mi away
1500 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crewe and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 103.89 mi (167.19 km).

Crewe

#1 Crewe

Town of the United States

Population2,116
Coordinates37.1732100, -78.1233300
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: US 460 (-78.123353, 37.173236)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.19 L · about $16.95
Round trip
$33.91
8.56 gal · 32.38 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.95 $33.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.96 $37.91
Premium $4.78 $20.45 $40.90
Diesel $5.62 $24.07 $48.14

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 Crewe and Norfolk. The current time is 02:20:21.

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.