How far is Massanetta Springs, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Massanetta Springs, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 206 miles (331.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176 miles (283.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m 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
205.96 mi
03h 37m
Flight
176 mi
283.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176 mi
Kilometers
283.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.96 mi
Kilometers
331.46 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sat, Nov 7, 3:44 AM EST
Return by in Massanetta Springs
Sat, Nov 7, 7:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massanetta Springs
2026-11-07T00:06
Arrive Norfolk
Sat, Nov 7, 3:44 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massanetta Springs
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
Wyndham
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Massanetta Springs
102.5 mi
01h 48m
To Norfolk
103.5 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 17 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Massanetta Springs and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Hudson Circle

    80 m · 14 sec · Hudson Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodland Drive

    66 m · 11 sec · Woodland Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Massanetta Springs Road

    2979 ft · 1 min · Massanetta Springs Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Spotswood Trail

    26.8 mi · 35 min · Spotswood Trail

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Stanardsville By-Pass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass

  6. 6

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spotswood Trail

    51 m · 3 sec · Spotswood Trail

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    813 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    22 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Martinsburg Avenue

    2056 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight left

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 43 min

  16. 16

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 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 Massanetta Springs 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 33%
James Madison Highway
51.3 mi · 25%
Spotswood Trail
44 mi · 21%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 11%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 2%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
176 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndham
01h 48m from Massanetta Springs
Leave By
9:44 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Massanetta Springs and Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Massanetta Springs to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Massanetta Springs and 103.5 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 176 miles (283.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 9:44 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.48 one way or $56.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Massanetta Springs and Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Wyndham

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 Wyndham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 9.6 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 11.8 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 11.8 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 11.8 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 Wyndham.

RAIL

Ashland

13 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

14 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

24 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

53 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massanetta Springs and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 176 mi (283.24 km).

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#1 Massanetta Springs

Massanetta Springs is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.4004000, -78.8341900
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson Circle (-78.833845, 38.400674)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.51 L · about $28.48
Round trip
$56.95
14.54 gal · 55.02 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $28.48 $56.95
Mid-grade $4.41 $32.09 $64.18
Premium $4.82 $35.05 $70.10
Diesel $6.20 $45.04 $90.09

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 Massanetta Springs and Norfolk. The current time is 00:06:42.

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.