How far is Norfolk, VA from Buckhall, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Buckhall, VA is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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
181.89 mi
03h 39m
Flight
144.49 mi
232.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.49 mi
Kilometers
232.53 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.89 mi
Kilometers
292.73 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 1:47 PM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Wed, Apr 15, 5:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-15T10:07
Arrive Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 1:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:40 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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Norfolk
91 mi
01h 49m
To Buckhall
90.9 mi
01h 49m

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
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1653 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Prince William Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Prince William Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Prince William Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prince William Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Moore Drive

    1178 ft · 40 sec · Moore Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
72.5 mi · 40%
I 95 North
69.3 mi · 38%
Dumfries Road
14.2 mi · 8%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
Tidewater Drive
4.56 mi · 3%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
144.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 49m from Norfolk
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Buckhall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Norfolk and 90.9 miles from Buckhall.

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

The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.43 one way or $50.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.9 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 6.7 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 6.6 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 6.6 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Buckhall. Straight-line distance: 144.49 mi (232.53 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7317800, -77.4311000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Buckhall (-77.4311, 38.73178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.3 L · about $25.43
Round trip
$50.86
12.84 gal · 48.6 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.43 $50.86
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.43 $56.87
Premium $4.78 $30.67 $61.35
Diesel $5.62 $36.11 $72.21

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 Buckhall. The current time is 10:07:19.

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.