How far is Norfolk, VA from Falmouth, VA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Falmouth, VA is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in southeastern Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Falmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Falmouth.
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Start on East City Hall Avenue
2127 ft · 43 sec · East City Hall Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 337: Tidewater Drive
645 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tidewater Drive
4.6 mi · 10 min · Tidewater Drive
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Turn left
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
39.9 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Fredericksburg
2587 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Patriot Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Patriot Highway
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Continue on Emancipation Highway
3.3 mi · 7 min · Emancipation Highway
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Continue on Cambridge Street
1360 ft · 27 sec · Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto Carter Street
841 ft · 28 sec · Carter Street
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Turn left onto Butler Road
530 ft · 15 sec · Butler Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Butler Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Falmouth.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norfolk and Patchy Fog near Falmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Falmouth?
The road trip is about 143.8 miles (231.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Norfolk and 72 miles from Falmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.86 one way or $39.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Patchy Fog near Falmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Petersburg station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 120.88 mi (194.54 km).
#1 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Falmouth
Falmouth is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.3240200, -77.4683200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: Falmouth (-77.46832, 38.32402)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.92 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $31.41 | $62.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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