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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
97.14 mi
02h 12m
Flight
86.62 mi
139.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.62 mi
Kilometers
139.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.14 mi
Kilometers
156.33 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:01 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-17T03:49
Arrive Lawrenceville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Courtland
VA

Town

From Norfolk
48.5 mi
01h 06m
To Lawrenceville
48.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
88°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

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.

  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

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hicks Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West Hicks Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 64%
Governor Harrison Parkway
11.6 mi · 12%
US 460 West
7.6 mi · 8%
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.34 mi · 7%
Courtland Road
5.16 mi · 5%
West Military Highway
2.41 mi · 2%
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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.5 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Courtland
01h 06m from Norfolk
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Newport News station

64 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Petersburg station

67 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

70 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

71 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Lawrenceville. Straight-line distance: 86.62 mi (139.4 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Lawrenceville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates36.7576500, -77.8469400
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Lawrenceville (-77.84694, 36.75765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.98 L · about $13.59
Round trip
$27.17
6.86 gal · 25.96 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Lawrenceville. The current time is 03:49:04.

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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.