How far is Norfolk, VA from Broadway, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Broadway, VA is about 237.4 miles (382 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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
237.38 mi
04h 35m
Flight
183.73 mi
295.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.73 mi
Kilometers
295.69 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.38 mi
Kilometers
382.02 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broadway
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Broadway
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
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
Wyndham
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Norfolk
118.6 mi
02h 17m
To Broadway
118.7 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Staunton, Winchester

    2481 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    35.8 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, VA 259: Mauzy, Broadway, Timberville

    1407 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto North Valley Pike

    786 ft · 15 sec · North Valley Pike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mayland Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Mayland Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Broadway Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
90.3 mi · 38%
Hampton Roads Beltway
72.5 mi · 31%
I 81 North
36.3 mi · 15%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 10%
Tidewater Drive
4.56 mi · 2%
Mayland Road
4.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

89.8 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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.7 mi
183.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndham
02h 17m from Norfolk
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norfolk and Chance Rain Showers near Broadway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Norfolk and 118.7 miles from Broadway.

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

The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.19 one way or $66.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wyndham

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

13 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

14 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

24 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

53 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Broadway. Straight-line distance: 183.73 mi (295.69 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Broadway

Road in Manhattan, New York City

Population3,995
Coordinates38.6131700, -78.7989100
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Broadway (-78.79891, 38.61317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.71 L · about $33.19
Round trip
$66.39
16.76 gal · 63.42 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $33.19 $66.39
Mid-grade $4.43 $37.12 $74.23
Premium $4.78 $40.04 $80.08
Diesel $5.62 $47.13 $94.26

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 Norfolk and Broadway. The current time is 22:39:58.

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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.