How far is Matoaca, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Matoaca, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.68 mi
01h 38m
Flight
70.9 mi
114.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.9 mi
Kilometers
114.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.68 mi
Kilometers
134.67 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Wed, May 13, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Matoaca
Thu, May 14, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Matoaca
2026-05-13T21:51
Arrive Norfolk
Wed, May 13, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Matoaca
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
Surry
VA

Town in Virginia

From Matoaca
43.9 mi
00h 49m
To Norfolk
39.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Tonight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fitzhugh Street

    88 m · 17 sec · Fitzhugh Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wilcox Street

    50 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto River Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chesterfield Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Fleet Street

    701 ft · 18 sec · Fleet Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Grove Avenue

    2821 ft · 56 sec · Grove Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Old Street

    673 ft · 18 sec · West Old Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Sycamore Street

    148 m · 18 sec · North Sycamore Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Bank Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Bank Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Randolph Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  14. 14

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  16. 16

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

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    713 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Bridge Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Western Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward US 58 East: Tunnel Norfolk

    1881 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 58 East: Tunnel Norfolk

    2003 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East: Brambleton Avenue, Downtown Norfolk

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Boulevard

    2593 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 17%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 16%
Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 14%
Colonial Trail East
9.84 mi · 12%
Western Freeway
6.78 mi · 8%
Bridge Road
6.21 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

James River Drive

Continue on James River Drive

14.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
70.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Surry
00h 49m from Matoaca
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Matoaca and Partly Cloudy then Slight 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 Matoaca to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Surry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Matoaca and 39.8 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 70.9 miles (114.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.68 one way or $23.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Matoaca and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Surry

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 Surry and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

James City County

Surry
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 11 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 11 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 Surry.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

19 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

37 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Petersburg station

54 mi away
3516 South Street
BUS

Norfolk

58 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Matoaca and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 70.9 mi (114.1 km).

Matoaca

#1 Matoaca

Census designated place

Population2,403
Coordinates37.2304300, -77.4774900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Fitzhugh Street (-77.47743, 37.230234)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.18 L · about $11.68
Round trip
$23.37
5.9 gal · 22.36 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.68 $23.37
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.07 $26.13
Premium $4.78 $14.10 $28.19
Diesel $5.62 $16.59 $33.18

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Matoaca and Norfolk. The current time is 21:51:50.

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.