How far is Motley, VA from Norfolk, VA?
The driving distance from Motley, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Motley and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Motley and Norfolk.
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Start on the route
27 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Highwayview Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Highwayview Road
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Continue on Main Street
693 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward US 29 North
838 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto Colonial Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Colonial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookneal Highway
104 m · 8 sec · Brookneal Highway
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Continue on Village Highway
9.2 mi · 17 min · Village Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Village Highway
34 m · 2 sec · Village Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Village Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Village Highway
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Turn right onto Richmond Highway
20.1 mi · 25 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi · 29 min · Prince Edward Highway
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Turn left onto Holly Farms Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road
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Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Hull Street Road
13.7 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Centre Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Centre Parkway
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Take the ramp straight
19 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 288 South
1577 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 14 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on West Hundred Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · West Hundred Road
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Continue on West Randolph Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road
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Continue on James River Drive
14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive
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Continue on Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway
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Take the exit right
45 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East
9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East
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Continue on Old Stage Highway
12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.8 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
713 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard
2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Continue on Bridge Road
6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Western Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 58 East: Tunnel Norfolk
1881 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 58 East: Tunnel Norfolk
2003 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East: Brambleton Avenue, Downtown Norfolk
1.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Saint Pauls Boulevard
2593 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard
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Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue
48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Motley and Norfolk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Prince Edward Highway
Continue on Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Motley and Sunny near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Motley to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Motley and 103.3 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 9:22 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.65 one way or $57.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Motley and Sunny near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield Court House.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Motley and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 169.41 mi (272.64 km).
#1 Motley
Motley is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.0695900, -79.3411400 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.85 | $28.65 | $57.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $32.21 | $64.42 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $35.35 | $70.71 |
| Diesel | $6.15 | $45.78 | $91.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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