How far is Norfolk, VA from Lawrenceville, VA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Lawrenceville, VA is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Lawrenceville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Lawrenceville.
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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
9.8 mi · 13 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hicks Street
3 m · 1 sec · West Hicks Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hicks Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Lawrenceville.
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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Norfolk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lawrenceville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Lawrenceville?
The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Courtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Norfolk and 48.7 miles from Lawrenceville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.59 one way or $27.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Norfolk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lawrenceville.
Stop Ideas Near Courtland
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 Courtland.
Newport News station
Petersburg station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Norfolk
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Lawrenceville. Straight-line distance: 86.62 mi (139.4 km).
#1 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lawrenceville
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,003 |
| Coordinates | 36.7576500, -77.8469400 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrenceville (-77.84694, 36.75765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.59 | $27.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.19 | $30.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.39 | $32.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
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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