How far is Norfolk, VA from Greenbriar, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Greenbriar, VA is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.35 mi
03h 56m
Flight
152.68 mi
245.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.68 mi
Kilometers
245.71 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.35 mi
Kilometers
309.56 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenbriar
Sat, Nov 7, 8:21 PM EST
Return by in Norfolk
Sun, Nov 8, 12:17 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-11-07T16:25
Arrive Greenbriar
Sat, Nov 7, 8:21 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:08 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
9:00 PM EST
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
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Norfolk
96.2 mi
01h 58m
To Greenbriar
96.2 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 2:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph N
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge

    709 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Ox Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward VA 286 North: Fairfax County Parkway

    2049 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West

    1210 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Route 50

    1.2 km · 1 min · Route 50

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Majestic Lane

    2391 ft · 1 min · Majestic Lane

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Poplar Tree Road

    1065 ft · 42 sec · Poplar Tree Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pond Way

    86 m · 15 sec · Pond Way

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Pennypacker Lane

    87 m · 13 sec · Pennypacker Lane

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennypacker Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
77.1 mi · 40%
Hampton Roads Beltway
72.5 mi · 38%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 6%
Ox Road
8.88 mi · 5%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.82 mi · 4%
Tidewater Drive
4.56 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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
152.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 58m from Norfolk
Leave By
9:08 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Greenbriar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from Norfolk and 96.2 miles from Greenbriar.

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

The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Norfolk and Sunny near Greenbriar.

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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 Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.5 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 8.2 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 8.1 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 8.1 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 Chamberlayne.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Greenbriar. Straight-line distance: 152.68 mi (245.71 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

Greenbriar is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8734500, -77.4008200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Greenbriar (-77.40082, 38.87345)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.69 L · about $26.43
Round trip
$52.85
13.58 gal · 51.38 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $26.43 $52.85
Mid-grade $4.39 $29.84 $59.67
Premium $4.80 $32.57 $65.14
Diesel $6.18 $41.96 $83.91

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Greenbriar. The current time is 16:25:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.