How far is Norfolk, VA from Atkins, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Atkins, VA is about 366.7 miles (590.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284 miles (457.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
366.71 mi
06h 55m
Flight
284.03 mi
457.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.03 mi
Kilometers
457.1 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.71 mi
Kilometers
590.17 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atkins
Wed, Apr 15, 9:45 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Wed, Apr 15, 4:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-15T02:49
Arrive Atkins
Wed, Apr 15, 9:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:26 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Waynesboro
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Norfolk
183.2 mi
03h 27m
To Atkins
183.6 mi
03h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East City Hall Avenue

    2127 ft · 43 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 337: Tidewater Drive

    645 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Tidewater Drive

    4.6 mi · 10 min · Tidewater Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  7. 7

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    17.9 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 683: Groseclose

    1732 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Windsor Road

    1080 ft · 26 sec · Windsor Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lee Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lee Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Atkins Tank Road

    68 m · 10 sec · Atkins Tank Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atkins Tank Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
257 mi · 70%
Hampton Roads Beltway
72.5 mi · 20%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
Tidewater Drive
4.56 mi · 1%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 1%
Lee Highway
3.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.7 mi
284 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
03h 27m from Norfolk
Leave By
10:08 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Atkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Atkins?

The road trip is about 366.7 miles (590.2 km) and usually takes 06h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183.2 miles from Norfolk and 183.6 miles from Atkins.

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

The direct path is about 284 miles (457.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.26 one way or $102.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro.

RAIL

Staunton station

18 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

35 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

77 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

88 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Atkins. Straight-line distance: 284.03 mi (457.1 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Atkins

Atkins is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.8673400, -81.4234400
Altitude700
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Atkins (-81.42344, 36.86734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 590 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.94 gal
48.98 L · about $51.26
Round trip
$102.51
25.88 gal · 97.96 L
Estimated CO2
115 kg one way
Round trip: 230 kg / 507 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $51.26 $102.51
Mid-grade $4.43 $57.31 $114.62
Premium $4.78 $61.83 $123.65
Diesel $5.62 $72.77 $145.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Atkins. The current time is 02:49:38.

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.