How far is Norfolk, VA from Brambleton, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Brambleton, VA is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.5 mi
04h 14m
Flight
162.58 mi
261.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.58 mi
Kilometers
261.64 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.5 mi
Kilometers
324.28 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brambleton
Tue, Nov 10, 7:12 AM EST
Return by in Norfolk
Tue, Nov 10, 11:27 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-11-10T02:58
Arrive Brambleton
Tue, Nov 10, 7:12 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:32 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
9:00 PM EST
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Norfolk
100.7 mi
02h 07m
To Brambleton
100.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North: Manassas

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Dumfries Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Prince William Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Sudley Manor Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sudley Manor Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sudley Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Sudley Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Gum Spring Road

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Gum Spring Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Little River Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Little River Turnpike

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Northstar Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Northstar Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Sullivans Cove Square

    112 m · 21 sec · Sullivans Cove Square

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Camilla Springs Square

    78 m · 13 sec · Camilla Springs Square

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Nelsonville Terrace

    73 m · 16 sec · Nelsonville Terrace

  28. 28

    Turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left

    39 m · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
72.5 mi · 36%
I 95 North
69.3 mi · 34%
Dumfries Road
14.2 mi · 7%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 6%
Gum Spring Road
6.7 mi · 3%
Prince William Parkway
5.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 08m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
162.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
02h 07m from Norfolk
Leave By
8:32 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Brambleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Norfolk and 100.8 miles from Brambleton.

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

The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 8:32 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norfolk and Sunny near Brambleton.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11.8 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Brambleton. Straight-line distance: 162.58 mi (261.64 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

Brambleton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9820500, -77.5386000
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Brambleton (-77.5386, 38.98205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.92 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.90
14.22 gal · 53.84 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $27.45 $54.90
Mid-grade $4.35 $30.94 $61.87
Premium $4.77 $33.91 $67.82
Diesel $6.16 $43.78 $87.55

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Brambleton. The current time is 02:58:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.