How far is Kilmarnock, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Kilmarnock, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.55 mi
01h 40m
Flight
59.89 mi
96.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.89 mi
Kilometers
96.39 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.55 mi
Kilometers
124.81 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Kilmarnock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kilmarnock
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kilmarnock
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
Gloucester Point
VA

Census designated place

From Kilmarnock
39.3 mi
00h 50m
To Norfolk
38.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Waverly Avenue

    38 m · 11 sec · Waverly Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mary Ball Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Mary Ball Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Rappahannock Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Rappahannock Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Mary Ball Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Mary Ball Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto General Puller Highway

    8 mi · 11 min · General Puller Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buckley Hall Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Buckley Hall Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Windsor Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Windsor Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto John Clayton Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · John Clayton Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 16 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Coleman Bridge

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Coleman Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

    10.6 mi · 17 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk

    1821 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 13 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 Kilmarnock 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Washington Memorial Highway
21.6 mi · 28%
Mary Ball Road
10.5 mi · 14%
US 64 East
10.3 mi · 13%
General Puller Highway
8.02 mi · 10%
John Clayton Memorial Highway
6.37 mi · 8%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

George Washington Memorial Highway

Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway

10.9 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
59.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gloucester Point
00h 50m from Kilmarnock
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kilmarnock and Sunny then Chance 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 Kilmarnock to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Gloucester Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Kilmarnock and 38.3 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kilmarnock and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Gloucester Point

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 Gloucester Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Oxford Run Trail

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662, United States
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.2 mi away

James City County

Gloucester Point
County government office,Service establishment
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only

Poquoson , VA
Poquoson City Hall, 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.0/5 80 reviews Department of motor vehicles,County government office
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gloucester Point.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

19 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

26 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

48 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

65 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kilmarnock and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 59.89 mi (96.39 km).

Kilmarnock

#1 Kilmarnock

Town in the United States

Population1,400
Coordinates37.7104100, -76.3796700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Waverly Avenue (-76.379625, 37.710195)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.36 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.71
5.48 gal · 20.72 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.85 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.14 $24.27
Premium $4.78 $13.09 $26.18
Diesel $5.62 $15.41 $30.82

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 Kilmarnock and Norfolk. The current time is 22:56:37.

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.