How far is Honaker, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Honaker, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 401.7 miles (646.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.4 miles (505.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
401.73 mi
07h 02m
Flight
314.38 mi
505.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.38 mi
Kilometers
505.94 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
401.73 mi
Kilometers
646.53 km
Drive Time
07h 02m

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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 07h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Honaker
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Honaker
2026-04-23T02:18
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:02 PM to 2:32 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Honaker
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stuarts Draft
VA

Census designated place

From Honaker
210.2 mi
03h 31m
To Norfolk
191.5 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Redbud Highway

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Redbud Highway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Hayters Gap Road

    9.8 mi · 17 min · Hayters Gap Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayters Gap Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Hayters Gap Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Lindell Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Lindell Road

  6. 6

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

    1163 ft · 24 sec · Hillman Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Glenbrook Avenue

    1943 ft · 46 sec · Glenbrook Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp sharp left

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.2 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  13. 13

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  19. 19

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  20. 20

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
158 mi · 39%
I 81 North
140 mi · 35%
Glenbrook Avenue
56.8 mi · 14%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 6%
Hayters Gap Road
15 mi · 4%
Redbud Highway
5.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

140 mi · 02h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.3 mi
314.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuarts Draft
03h 31m from Honaker
Leave By
9:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Honaker and Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 401.7 miles (646.5 km) and usually takes 07h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.2 miles from Honaker and 191.5 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 314.4 miles (505.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.17 one way or $112.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Honaker and Sunny near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

14 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

47 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

70 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

74 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Honaker and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 314.38 mi (505.94 km).

Honaker

#1 Honaker

Town in Virginia

Population1,322
Coordinates37.0162200, -81.9742900
Altitude570
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-81.97429, 37.016225)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 647 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.18 gal
53.66 L · about $56.17
Round trip
$112.33
28.36 gal · 107.32 L
Estimated CO2
126 kg one way
Round trip: 252 kg / 556 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $56.17 $112.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $62.80 $125.61
Premium $4.78 $67.75 $135.50
Diesel $5.62 $79.75 $159.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Honaker and Norfolk. The current time is 02:18:08.

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.