How far is Norfolk, VA from Glade Spring, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Glade Spring, VA is about 390.2 miles (628 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 303.4 miles (488.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
390.2 mi
07h 21m
Flight
303.42 mi
488.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
303.42 mi
Kilometers
488.31 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.2 mi
Kilometers
627.97 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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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 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glade Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-23T04:27
Arrive Glade Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:21 PM to 2:51 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Jolivue
VA

Census designated place

From Norfolk
194.9 mi
03h 40m
To Glade Spring
195.3 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
Glade Spring Weather
VA
Live fallback forecast
76°F
Thursday
Using Abingdon as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Glade Spring.

  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

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    43.5 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 91: Damascus, Glade Spring

    881 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto West Glade Street

    2190 ft · 1 min · West Glade Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Town Square Street

    148 m · 24 sec · Town Square Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Grace Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Grace Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Evergreen Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Evergreen Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
283 mi · 72%
Hampton Roads Beltway
72.5 mi · 19%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
Tidewater Drive
4.56 mi · 1%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.3 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.8 mi
303.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jolivue
03h 40m from Norfolk
Leave By
9:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Glade Spring.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Glade Spring?

The road trip is about 390.2 miles (628 km) and usually takes 07h 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?

Jolivue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.9 miles from Norfolk and 195.3 miles from Glade Spring.

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

The direct path is about 303.4 miles (488.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.8 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 $54.54 one way or $109.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norfolk and Sunny near Glade Spring.

Stop Ideas Near Jolivue

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

4 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

52 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

75 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Glade Spring. Straight-line distance: 303.42 mi (488.31 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Glade Spring

#2 Glade Spring

Town of the United States

Population1,402
Coordinates36.7912200, -81.7712300
Altitude636
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Glade Spring (-81.77123, 36.79122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 628 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.77 gal
52.12 L · about $54.54
Round trip
$109.09
27.54 gal · 104.24 L
Estimated CO2
122.4 kg one way
Round trip: 244.7 kg / 539 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $54.54 $109.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $60.99 $121.97
Premium $4.78 $65.79 $131.59
Diesel $5.62 $77.44 $154.88

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 Glade Spring. The current time is 04:27:17.

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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.