How far is Norfolk, VA from Hopewell, VA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Hopewell, VA is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Hopewell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Hopewell.
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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
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North: Manassas
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Dumfries Road
14.2 mi · 21 min · Dumfries Road
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Continue on Prince William Parkway
7.8 mi · 11 min · Prince William Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 66 West: Front Royal
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on I 66 West: Front Royal
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Haymarket, Leesburg
895 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Warrenton, Haymarket
118 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right onto James Madison Highway
1330 ft · 30 sec · James Madison Highway
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Turn right onto John Marshall Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · John Marshall Highway
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Turn right onto Antioch Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Antioch Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waterfall Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Waterfall Road
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Continue on Hopewell Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Hopewell Road
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Turn right onto Creels Lane
19 m · 3 sec · Creels Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Creels Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Hopewell.
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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Norfolk and Chance Rain Showers near Hopewell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Hopewell?
The road trip is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99 miles from Norfolk and 98.9 miles from Hopewell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Norfolk and Chance Rain Showers near Hopewell.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Allen.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Hopewell. Straight-line distance: 160.38 mi (258.1 km).
#1 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hopewell
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 22,375 |
| Coordinates | 38.8731700, -77.7194400 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hopewell (-77.71944, 38.87317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $27.65 | $55.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.91 | $61.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.35 | $66.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.26 | $78.51 |
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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