How far is Norfolk, VA from Halifax, VA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Halifax, VA is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Halifax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Halifax.
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Start on East City Hall Avenue
37 m · 3 sec · East City Hall Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Portsmouth
918 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond
1 km · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
2197 ft · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway
1598 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
3155 ft · 1 min
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Continue on West Military Highway
2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway
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Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard
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Continue on Courtland Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road
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Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.3 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
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Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road
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Continue on Highway 58
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
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Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street
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Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
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Continue on Highway 1
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 58
18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
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Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass
4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Continue on Highway 58
18 mi · 23 min · Highway 58
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Turn right onto John Randolph Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · John Randolph Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hodges Street
2928 ft · 1 min · Hodges Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Old Halifax Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Halifax Road
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Take the ramp straight
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Halifax Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Halifax Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1302 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Cemetery Street
64 m · 10 sec · Cemetery Street
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Turn slight left onto Houston Street
619 ft · 27 sec · Houston Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Houston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Halifax.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Portsmouth Boulevard
Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Halifax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Halifax?
The road trip is about 168.2 miles (270.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84 miles from Norfolk and 84.3 miles from Halifax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Halifax.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
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 Emporia.
Petersburg station
Rocky Mount
Richmond Main Street Station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Halifax. Straight-line distance: 146.32 mi (235.48 km).
#1 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Halifax
Town in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States
| Population | 1,200 |
| Coordinates | 36.7659700, -78.9283400 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| Country | United States |
End: Halifax (-78.92834, 36.76597)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $23.53 | $47.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.31 | $52.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.38 | $56.76 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.41 | $66.81 |
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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