How far is Norfolk, VA from Horse Pasture, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Horse Pasture, VA is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
232.76 mi
05h 09m
Flight
203.52 mi
327.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.52 mi
Kilometers
327.53 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.76 mi
Kilometers
374.59 km
Drive Time
05h 09m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horse Pasture
Mon, May 25, 3:01 PM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Mon, May 25, 8:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-05-25T09:52
Arrive Horse Pasture
Mon, May 25, 3:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
9:00 PM EDT
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
La Crosse
VA

Town in Mecklenburg County, Virginia

From Norfolk
116.2 mi
02h 34m
To Horse Pasture
116.6 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Horse Pasture.

  1. 1

    Start on East City Hall Avenue

    37 m · 3 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Portsmouth

    918 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond

    1 km · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    2197 ft · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway

    1598 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3155 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Military Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Courtland Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  15. 15

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  21. 21

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on South Boston Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West: Stuart

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · A. L. Philpott Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 27%
Highway 58
41.2 mi · 18%
Danville Expressway
29.1 mi · 13%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 10%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 8%
US 58 West
12.9 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
203.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Crosse
02h 34m from Norfolk
Leave By
6:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norfolk and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Horse Pasture.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Horse Pasture?

The road trip is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?

La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.2 miles from Norfolk and 116.6 miles from Horse Pasture.

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

The direct path is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 6:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.52 one way or $65.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Occasional Showers And Thunderstorms near Horse Pasture.

Stop Ideas Near La Crosse

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

85 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Rocky Mount

89 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

Durham

107 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Wilson

110 mi away
401 East Nash Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Horse Pasture. Straight-line distance: 203.52 mi (327.53 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Horse Pasture

#2 Horse Pasture

Census designated place

Population2,227
Coordinates36.6284700, -79.9508700
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Horse Pasture (-79.95087, 36.62847)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.09 L · about $32.52
Round trip
$65.04
16.42 gal · 62.18 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.52 $65.04
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.36 $72.72
Premium $4.78 $39.23 $78.45
Diesel $5.62 $46.17 $92.35

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Horse Pasture. The current time is 09:52:24.

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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.