How far is Hillsville, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Hillsville, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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
287.56 mi
05h 05m
Flight
246.21 mi
396.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.21 mi
Kilometers
396.23 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.56 mi
Kilometers
462.78 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Mon, May 25, 9:09 AM EDT
Return by in Hillsville
Mon, May 25, 2:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsville
2026-05-25T04:04
Arrive Norfolk
Mon, May 25, 9:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hillsville
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
Clarksville
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Hillsville
143.8 mi
02h 32m
To Norfolk
143.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Stuart Drive

    22 m · 9 sec · West Stuart Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward US 58 East: Martinsville, Danville

    1087 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Hillsville Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Hillsville Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Danville Pike

    15.2 mi · 20 min · Danville Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Jeb Stuart Highway

    31.2 mi · 42 min · Jeb Stuart Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on A. L. Philpott Highway

    8.4 mi · 11 min · A. L. Philpott Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward US 58 East, US 220 South

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto William F Stone Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · William F Stone Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 58 East: Danville

    14.7 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 East

    14.2 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston

    1586 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Boston Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Bill Tuck Highway

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Clarksville Bypass

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass

    19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1

  20. 20

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  23. 23

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Southampton Parkway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway

  28. 28

    Continue on West Military Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.2 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk

    1.2 km · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul's Boulevard

    1575 ft · 53 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Saint Pauls Boulevard

    693 ft · 29 sec · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsville 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
38 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 22%
Jeb Stuart Highway
31.2 mi · 11%
US 58 East
29.6 mi · 10%
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi · 8%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 8%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Southampton Parkway

Continue on Southampton Parkway

62.1 mi · 01h 21m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
246.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
02h 32m from Hillsville
Leave By
6:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hillsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 287.6 miles (462.8 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Hillsville and 143.8 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 6:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.20 one way or $80.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms around Hillsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Clarksville

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

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

RAIL

Danville

74 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

Durham

76 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

93 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.
RAIL

Cary

95 mi away
211 North Academy Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsville and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 246.21 mi (396.23 km).

Hillsville

#1 Hillsville

Town in Carroll County, Virginia, United States

Population2,686
Coordinates36.7626300, -80.7347900
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: West Stuart Drive (-80.734786, 36.762627)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.15 gal
38.41 L · about $40.20
Round trip
$80.41
20.3 gal · 76.82 L
Estimated CO2
90.2 kg one way
Round trip: 180.4 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.20 $80.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $44.95 $89.91
Premium $4.78 $48.50 $96.99
Diesel $5.62 $57.08 $114.17

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsville and Norfolk. The current time is 04:04:01.

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.