How far is Narrows, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Narrows, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
248.76 mi
04h 28m
Flight
204.15 mi
328.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.15 mi
Kilometers
328.54 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.76 mi
Kilometers
400.34 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Narrows
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Narrows
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Narrows
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
Lake Monticello
VA

Census-designated place in Virginia, United States

From Narrows
142.9 mi
02h 14m
To Norfolk
105.9 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 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 Narrows and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buck Mountain Road

    1866 ft · 39 sec · Buck Mountain Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Franklin Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Roy L. Webber Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Roy L. Webber Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Narrows 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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
158 mi · 64%
I 81 North
77.8 mi · 31%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 9%
Roy L. Webber Expressway
9.98 mi · 4%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 2%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

90 mi · 01h 38m

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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.6 mi
204.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Monticello
02h 14m from Narrows
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Narrows 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 Narrows to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 142.9 miles from Narrows and 105.9 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.78 one way or $69.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Monticello, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Monticello.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

18 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

68 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

69 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Ashland

77 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Narrows and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 204.15 mi (328.54 km).

Narrows

#1 Narrows

Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States

Population2,171
Coordinates37.2054200, -79.9589300
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Buck Mountain Road (-79.958933, 37.205477)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.78 gal
33.23 L · about $34.78
Round trip
$69.56
17.56 gal · 66.46 L
Estimated CO2
78 kg one way
Round trip: 156.1 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $34.78 $69.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $38.89 $77.77
Premium $4.78 $41.95 $83.90
Diesel $5.62 $49.38 $98.76

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 Narrows and Norfolk. The current time is 21:18:14.

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.