How far is Norfolk, VA from Gate City, VA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Gate City, VA is about 440.5 miles (708.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 348.8 miles (561.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 08h 21m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Gate City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Gate City.
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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
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
73.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11W South: Kingsport
1616 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Ollis Bowers Hill Road
109 m · 22 sec · Ollis Bowers Hill Road
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Pike
5.1 mi · 9 min · Bloomingdale Pike
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Turn right onto North John B Dennis Highway
778 ft · 14 sec · North John B Dennis Highway
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Continue on Wadlow Gap Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Wadlow Gap Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1352 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 23
1.2 km · 1 min · US Highway 23
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Turn slight right onto Kane Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Kane Street
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Turn left onto West Jackson Street
624 ft · 23 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Mianville Road
22 m · 7 sec · Mianville Road
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Turn left
15 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Gate City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 64 West
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Gate City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Gate City?
The road trip is about 440.5 miles (708.9 km) and usually takes 08h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 220 miles from Norfolk and 220.5 miles from Gate City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 348.8 miles (561.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.55 one way or $123.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 138.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norfolk and Sunny near Gate City.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Gate City. Straight-line distance: 348.81 mi (561.36 km).
#1 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gate City
Town in Virginia
| Population | 1,867 |
| Coordinates | 36.6378800, -82.5809900 |
| Altitude | 408 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gate City (-82.58099, 36.63788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 709 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
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 | $3.96 | $61.55 | $123.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $68.83 | $137.65 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $74.25 | $148.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $87.40 | $174.79 |
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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