How far is Norfolk, VA from Bluefield, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Bluefield, VA is about 382.4 miles (615.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 29m 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
382.38 mi
07h 14m
Flight
276.34 mi
444.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
276.34 mi
Kilometers
444.73 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
382.38 mi
Kilometers
615.38 km
Drive Time
07h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluefield
Thu, Apr 16, 6:48 PM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 2:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-16T11:34
Arrive Bluefield
Thu, Apr 16, 6:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:15 PM to 2:45 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
9:30 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
Fishersville
VA

Census designated place

From Norfolk
191.1 mi
03h 37m
To Bluefield
191.3 mi
03h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

    27.1 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield

    1332 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John Nash Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Big Laurel Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 102: Pocahontas

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
239 mi · 63%
Hampton Roads Beltway
72.5 mi · 19%
I 77 North
27.1 mi · 7%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
Big Laurel Highway
5.84 mi · 2%
Tidewater Drive
4.56 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
07h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+106.1 mi
276.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fishersville
03h 37m from Norfolk
Leave By
9:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Bluefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 382.4 miles (615.4 km) and usually takes 07h 14m 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?

Fishersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.1 miles from Norfolk and 191.3 miles from Bluefield.

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

The direct path is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.1 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 $53.43 one way or $106.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Bluefield.

Stop Ideas Near Fishersville

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

11 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

42 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

82 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Bluefield. Straight-line distance: 276.34 mi (444.73 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Bluefield

#2 Bluefield

Town in Tazwell County, Virginia, United States

Population4,814
Coordinates37.2526200, -81.2712100
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Bluefield (-81.27121, 37.25262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 615 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.49 gal
51.08 L · about $53.43
Round trip
$106.87
26.98 gal · 102.16 L
Estimated CO2
119.9 kg one way
Round trip: 239.8 kg / 529 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $53.43 $106.87
Mid-grade $4.43 $59.75 $119.49
Premium $4.78 $64.46 $128.91
Diesel $5.62 $75.87 $151.74

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Bluefield. The current time is 11:34:06.

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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.