How far is Hopewell, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Hopewell, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.32 mi
03h 18m
Flight
160.38 mi
258.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.38 mi
Kilometers
258.1 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.32 mi
Kilometers
311.12 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sat, Apr 18, 3:22 AM EDT
Return by in Hopewell
Sat, Apr 18, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-04-18T00:04
Arrive Norfolk
Sat, Apr 18, 3:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
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
Glen Allen
VA

Town in Alabama, USA

From Hopewell
98.2 mi
01h 39m
To Norfolk
95.1 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Creels Lane

    19 m · 9 sec · Creels Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hopewell Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Hopewell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Waterfall Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Waterfall Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Antioch Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Antioch Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Marshall Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · John Marshall Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto James Madison Highway

    631 ft · 21 sec · James Madison Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Washington

    1620 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 234 South: Prince William Parkway, Manassas, Dumfries

    3163 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Prince William Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    13.6 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  21. 21

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  22. 22

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  23. 23

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopewell 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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
80.8 mi · 42%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Prince William Parkway
8.25 mi · 4%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 2%
I 66 East
3.83 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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
160.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Allen
01h 39m from Hopewell
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hopewell and Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 98.2 miles from Hopewell and 95.1 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.01 one way or $54.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hopewell and Sunny 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 10 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 10.8 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 10.7 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 10.7 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 Hopewell and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 160.38 mi (258.1 km).

Hopewell

#1 Hopewell

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population22,375
Coordinates38.8731700, -77.7194400
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Creels Lane (-77.719344, 38.873116)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.82 L · about $27.01
Round trip
$54.03
13.64 gal · 51.64 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.01 $54.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.21 $60.41
Premium $4.78 $32.59 $65.17
Diesel $5.62 $38.36 $76.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hopewell and Norfolk. The current time is 00:04:03.

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.