How far is Edinburg, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Edinburg, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
254.52 mi
04h 01m
Flight
184.63 mi
297.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.63 mi
Kilometers
297.13 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.52 mi
Kilometers
409.61 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sat, Apr 18, 12:29 PM EDT
Return by in Edinburg
Sat, Apr 18, 4:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edinburg
2026-04-18T08:28
Arrive Norfolk
Sat, Apr 18, 12:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edinburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wyndham
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Edinburg
115 mi
02h 00m
To Norfolk
139.6 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1602 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old Valley Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Middle Road

    2489 ft · 1 min · South Middle Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1189 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 211, VA 211: New Market, Luray

    1346 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Old Cross Road

    1 mi · 3 min · West Old Cross Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Lee Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · East Lee Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right

    17.1 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1391 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Spotswood Trail

    13.4 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Stanardsville By-Pass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass

  13. 13

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spotswood Trail

    51 m · 3 sec · Spotswood Trail

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    813 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    22 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Martinsburg Avenue

    2056 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight left

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 43 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  28. 28

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  29. 29

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road

    870 ft · 19 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edinburg and Norfolk.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 27%
James Madison Highway
51.3 mi · 20%
Spotswood Trail
30.5 mi · 12%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 9%
South Middle Road
12.7 mi · 5%
East Lee Highway
5.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.9 mi
184.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndham
02h 00m from Edinburg
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Edinburg and Mostly Clear near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 115 miles from Edinburg and 139.6 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 184.6 miles (297.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.57 one way or $71.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Edinburg and Mostly Clear near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Wyndham

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

13 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

14 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

24 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

53 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edinburg and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 184.63 mi (297.13 km).

Edinburg

#1 Edinburg

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,078
Coordinates38.8209500, -78.5658500
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: S Main Street (-78.565855, 38.820981)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
34 L · about $35.57
Round trip
$71.14
17.96 gal · 68 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.57 $71.14
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.77 $79.54
Premium $4.78 $42.91 $85.81
Diesel $5.62 $50.50 $101.01

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edinburg and Norfolk. The current time is 08:28:08.

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.