How far is Norfolk, VA from Kenbridge, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Kenbridge, VA is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.73 mi
02h 52m
Flight
101.95 mi
164.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.95 mi
Kilometers
164.08 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.73 mi
Kilometers
195.91 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenbridge
Sun, Apr 19, 10:43 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Sun, Apr 19, 1:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-19T07:51
Arrive Kenbridge
Sun, Apr 19, 10:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Capron
VA

Town of the United States

From Norfolk
60.8 mi
01h 26m
To Kenbridge
61 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Church Street

    993 ft · 34 sec · West Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Windsor Avenue

    2475 ft · 1 min · Windsor Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Christanna Highway

    12 mi · 18 min · Christanna Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Danieltown Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Danieltown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Dundas Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Dundas Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Dundas Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dundas Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dundas Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Dundas Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Hill Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Hill Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East 5th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Grace Street

    159 m · 16 sec · South Grace Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 6th Avenue

    1959 ft · 54 sec · East 6th Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 51%
Christanna Highway
12 mi · 10%
Governor Harrison Parkway
11.4 mi · 9%
US 460 West
7.6 mi · 6%
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.34 mi · 5%
Courtland Road
5.16 mi · 4%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capron
01h 26m from Norfolk
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Norfolk and Chance Rain Showers near Kenbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Capron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Norfolk and 61 miles from Kenbridge.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.03 one way or $34.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Norfolk and Chance Rain Showers near Kenbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Capron

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

62 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Newport News station

75 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

76 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

82 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Kenbridge. Straight-line distance: 101.95 mi (164.08 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Kenbridge

#2 Kenbridge

Town in Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States

Population1,195
Coordinates36.9620900, -78.1250000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Kenbridge (-78.125, 36.96209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.26 L · about $17.03
Round trip
$34.06
8.6 gal · 32.52 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.03 $34.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.04 $38.09
Premium $4.78 $20.55 $41.09
Diesel $5.62 $24.18 $48.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Kenbridge. The current time is 07:51:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.