How far is Floris, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Floris, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.81 mi
03h 33m
Flight
156.96 mi
252.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.96 mi
Kilometers
252.6 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.81 mi
Kilometers
315.13 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sat, Nov 7, 6:17 AM EST
Return by in Floris
Sat, Nov 7, 9:51 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Floris
2026-11-07T02:44
Arrive Norfolk
Sat, Nov 7, 6:17 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:52 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Floris
9:00 PM EST
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
Glen Allen
VA

Town in Alabama, USA

From Floris
97.2 mi
01h 46m
To Norfolk
98.6 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ox Road

    22 m · 4 sec · West Ox Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West Ox Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West Ox Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    11.6 mi · 18 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  16. 16

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  17. 17

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  18. 18

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Floris 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 38%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Fairfax County Parkway
11.6 mi · 6%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 4%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
157 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Allen
01h 46m from Floris
Leave By
9:52 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Floris 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 Floris to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 195.8 miles (315.1 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?

Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Floris and 98.6 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 157 miles (252.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.07 one way or $54.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Floris and Partly Cloudy near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glen Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 9 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Allen.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

11 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

16 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

48 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Floris and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 156.96 mi (252.6 km).

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#1 Floris

Floris is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9370600, -77.4127700
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: West Ox Road (-77.412772, 38.937057)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.91 gal
26.16 L · about $27.07
Round trip
$54.13
13.82 gal · 52.32 L
Estimated CO2
61.4 kg one way
Round trip: 122.8 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $27.07 $54.13
Mid-grade $4.41 $30.50 $61.00
Premium $4.82 $33.31 $66.63
Diesel $6.20 $42.81 $85.63

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Floris and Norfolk. The current time is 02:44:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.