How far is Norfolk, VA from Bon Air, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Bon Air, VA is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
100.9 mi
02h 08m
Flight
84.27 mi
135.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.27 mi
Kilometers
135.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.9 mi
Kilometers
162.38 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bon Air
Wed, Apr 15, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Wed, Apr 15, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-15T05:06
Arrive Bon Air
Wed, Apr 15, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
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
Williamsburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Norfolk
50.4 mi
01h 04m
To Bon Air
50.5 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Bon Air.

  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

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road

    1026 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Nine Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Nine Mile Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street

    45 m · 2 sec · North 25th Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street

    2409 ft · 48 sec · North 25th Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · North 25th Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street

    2733 ft · 1 min · North 25th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1326 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    549 ft · 17 sec · South 21st Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dock Street

    2345 ft · 49 sec · Dock Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street

    93 m · 12 sec · South 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Canal Street

    924 ft · 37 sec · East Canal Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West

    596 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

    1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 686 West: Jahnke Road

    1483 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Jahnke Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Jahnke Road

  28. 28

    Turn sharp right onto Buford Road

    3007 ft · 1 min · Buford Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Rockaway Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
80.6 mi · 80%
Tidewater Drive
4.56 mi · 5%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 3%
Powhite Parkway
2.8 mi · 3%
Downtown Expressway
2.52 mi · 3%
Jahnke Road
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

69.1 mi · 01h 17m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
01h 04m from Norfolk
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Bon Air.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Bon Air?

The road trip is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Norfolk and 50.5 miles from Bon Air.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Bon Air.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 4 mi away

James City County

Williamsburg
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 9.5 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 6.4 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 Williamsburg.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

1 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

36 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

59 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

64 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Bon Air. Straight-line distance: 84.27 mi (135.62 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5248700, -77.5577700
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Bon Air (-77.55777, 37.52487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.48 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.20
7.12 gal · 26.96 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.10 $28.20
Mid-grade $4.43 $15.77 $31.53
Premium $4.78 $17.01 $34.02
Diesel $5.62 $20.02 $40.04

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 Bon Air. The current time is 05:06:17.

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.