How far is Norfolk, VA from Courtland, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Courtland, VA is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
51.19 mi
01h 12m
Flight
44.25 mi
71.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.25 mi
Kilometers
71.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.19 mi
Kilometers
82.39 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Courtland
Wed, Jun 3, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Wed, Jun 3, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-06-03T04:42
Arrive Courtland
Wed, Jun 3, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
South Suffolk
VA

A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.

From Norfolk
25.5 mi
00h 36m
To Courtland
25.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph N
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East City Hall Avenue

    37 m · 3 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Portsmouth

    918 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond

    1 km · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    2197 ft · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway

    1598 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3155 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Military Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

    36.9 mi · 49 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1298 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Jerusalem Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Jerusalem Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Jerusalem Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jerusalem Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
37.1 mi · 73%
US 460 West
7.6 mi · 15%
West Military Highway
2.41 mi · 5%
Main Street
1.21 mi · 2%
US 13
0.9 mi · 2%
Jerusalem Road
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth Boulevard

Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

36.9 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Suffolk
00h 36m from Norfolk
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Courtland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

South Suffolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Norfolk and 25.6 miles from Courtland.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.17 one way or $14.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Suffolk

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 South Suffolk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Suffolk City Social Services
Practical stop 4.6 mi away

Suffolk City Social Services

Suffolk , VA
135 Hall Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434
Rating 3.7/5 82 reviews Social services organization
Suffolk City Hall
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

Suffolk City Hall

Suffolk , VA
442 W Washington St, Suffolk, VA 23434
Rating 4.7/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Franklin Utilities

Franklin , VA
207 W 2nd Ave, Franklin, VA 23851
Rating 3.0/5 19 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Suffolk.

BUS

Norfolk

31 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Newport News station

36 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

57 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

63 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Courtland. Straight-line distance: 44.25 mi (71.21 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Courtland

Town

Population1,214
Coordinates36.7162600, -77.0680200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Courtland (-77.06802, 36.71626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $7.17
Round trip
$14.34
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.17 $14.34
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.02 $16.03
Premium $4.78 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $5.62 $10.18 $20.36

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Courtland. The current time is 04:42:12.

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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.