How far is Dayton, VA from Norfolk, VA?
The driving distance from Dayton, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Norfolk.
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Start on Main Street
157 m · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Huffman Drive
1103 ft · 28 sec · Huffman Drive
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Continue on West Mosby Road
2285 ft · 48 sec · West Mosby Road
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Turn right onto Pike Church Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Pike Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
532 ft · 9 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South Valley Pike
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Valley Pike
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Turn left onto Friedens Church Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Friedens Church Road
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Take the ramp right
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
17.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond
1 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight right
89.6 mi · 1 hr 37 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 Dayton and Norfolk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight right
89.6 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 221.3 miles (356.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Dayton and 111.8 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Wyndham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Chesterfield County
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wyndham.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 181.15 mi (291.53 km).
#1 Dayton
Town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,642 |
| Coordinates | 38.4148500, -78.9386400 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $30.94 | $61.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $34.59 | $69.18 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $37.32 | $74.63 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.92 | $87.85 |
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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