How far is Exmore, VA from Norfolk, VA?
The driving distance from Exmore, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exmore and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exmore and Norfolk.
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Start on Westfield Avenue
14 m · 4 sec · Westfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lankford Highway
28.6 mi · 39 min · Lankford Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
600 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk
2976 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
914 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 West: Norfolk
2737 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West, US 13 South: Norfolk, Military Highway
1273 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 West: Norfolk, Portsmouth
2368 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward City Hall Avenue, Purple Heart Trail
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto East City Hall Avenue
737 ft · 17 sec · East City Hall Avenue
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Continue on East City Hall Avenue
66 m · 15 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 Exmore 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.
Lankford Highway
Turn left onto Lankford Highway
28.6 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Exmore 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 Exmore to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Cape Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Exmore and 30.8 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Exmore and Mostly Clear near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Cape Charles
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 Cape Charles.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Newport News station
Norfolk
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Exmore and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 53.74 mi (86.48 km).
#1 Exmore
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,362 |
| Coordinates | 37.5318000, -75.8229900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.20 | $24.41 |
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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