How far is Dryden, VA from Norfolk, VA?
The driving distance from Dryden, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 446.1 miles (718 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 368.2 miles (592.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 53m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dryden and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dryden and Norfolk.
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Start on Dryden Loop
1.4 km · 2 min · Dryden Loop
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Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Morgan Avenue
1289 ft · 43 sec · East Morgan Avenue
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Turn left onto Woodway Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Woodway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilderness Road
6 mi · 8 min · Wilderness Road
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Continue on Duff Patt Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Duff Patt Highway
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Turn right onto US Highway 23
4.2 mi · 5 min · US Highway 23
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Continue on Orby Cantrell Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
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Continue on US Highway 23
11.4 mi · 15 min · US Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
1001 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Wadlow Gap Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Wadlow Gap Highway
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Continue on North John B Dennis Highway
686 ft · 14 sec · North John B Dennis Highway
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Pike
5.1 mi · 9 min · Bloomingdale Pike
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Turn right onto Ollis Bowers Hill Road
109 m · 16 sec · Ollis Bowers Hill Road
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Turn left onto East Stone Drive
9.7 mi · 11 min · East Stone Drive
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Take the exit straight
1329 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
82.4 mi · 1 hr 28 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 Dryden 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 leaving Dryden and Partly Cloudy near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dryden to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 446.1 miles (718 km) and usually takes 07h 53m 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?
Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.1 miles from Dryden and 209.1 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 368.2 miles (592.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.9 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 EST. 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 $61.26 one way or $122.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 139.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dryden and Partly Cloudy near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Glasgow
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 Glasgow.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Roanoke
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dryden and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 368.16 mi (592.5 km).
#1 Dryden
Dryden is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7775900, -82.9415500 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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: 718 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $61.26 | $122.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $69.16 | $138.32 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $75.50 | $151.01 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $97.26 | $194.51 |
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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