How far is Massanutten, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Massanutten, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 200 miles (321.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m 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
200.04 mi
03h 32m
Flight
172.24 mi
277.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.24 mi
Kilometers
277.19 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.04 mi
Kilometers
321.93 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Massanutten
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massanutten
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massanutten
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 Massanutten
99.5 mi
01h 46m
To Norfolk
100.5 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
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 Massanutten and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Massanutten Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Massanutten Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Resort Drive

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Resort Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spotswood Trail

    18.6 mi · 24 min · Spotswood Trail

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Stanardsville By-Pass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass

  5. 5

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spotswood Trail

    51 m · 3 sec · Spotswood Trail

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    813 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    22 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Martinsburg Avenue

    2056 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  20. 20

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  21. 21

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  22. 22

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Massanutten 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 34%
James Madison Highway
51.3 mi · 26%
Spotswood Trail
35.8 mi · 18%
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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
172.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Allen
01h 46m from Massanutten
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Massanutten 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 Massanutten to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 200 miles (321.9 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 99.5 miles from Massanutten and 100.5 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.96 one way or $55.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Massanutten and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 8.9 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 10.6 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 10.5 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 10.5 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 Massanutten and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 172.24 mi (277.19 km).

Massanutten

#1 Massanutten

Census designated place

Population2,291
Coordinates38.4095700, -78.7378000
Altitude518
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Massanutten Drive (-78.73654, 38.408342)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.72 L · about $27.96
Round trip
$55.93
14.12 gal · 53.44 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.96 $55.93
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.27 $62.54
Premium $4.78 $33.73 $67.47
Diesel $5.62 $39.71 $79.41

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 Massanutten and Norfolk. The current time is 23:32:15.

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.