How far is Farmville, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Farmville, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 141 miles (226.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.98 mi
02h 35m
Flight
120.32 mi
193.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.32 mi
Kilometers
193.63 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.98 mi
Kilometers
226.89 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmville
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive Norfolk
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmville
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
Hopewell
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Farmville
72.6 mi
01h 17m
To Norfolk
68.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    6.7 mi · 10 min · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Centre Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Centre Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    19 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 288 South

    1577 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on West Hundred Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · West Hundred Road

  14. 14

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  15. 15

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  17. 17

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  20. 20

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    713 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Bridge Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Western Freeway

  26. 26

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

    1881 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

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

    2003 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

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

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Boulevard

    2593 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmville 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
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 12%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 10%
Hull Street Road
13.7 mi · 10%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 9%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 9%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Patrick Henry Highway

Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

17.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
120.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopewell
01h 17m from Farmville
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Farmville and Rain Showers Likely near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141 miles (226.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Farmville and 68.4 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Farmville and Rain Showers Likely near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Hopewell

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

14 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

28 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

39 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmville and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 120.32 mi (193.63 km).

Farmville

#1 Farmville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population7,842
Coordinates37.3021000, -78.3919400
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-78.391746, 37.302384)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.97 gal
18.83 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.37
9.94 gal · 37.66 L
Estimated CO2
44.2 kg one way
Round trip: 88.3 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.69 $39.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.01 $44.02
Premium $4.78 $23.75 $47.49
Diesel $5.62 $27.95 $55.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmville and Norfolk. The current time is 06:57:32.

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.