How far is Norfolk, VA from Laymantown, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Laymantown, VA is about 235 miles (378.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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
235.02 mi
05h 14m
Flight
200.07 mi
321.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.07 mi
Kilometers
321.98 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.02 mi
Kilometers
378.23 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Laymantown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-23T02:44
Arrive Laymantown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 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
6:32 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
Crewe
VA

Town of the United States

From Norfolk
117.4 mi
02h 37m
To Laymantown
117.6 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph N
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Petersburg

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery

    49.6 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Rives Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rives Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham, Blackstone

    3098 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    6 mi · 7 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg

    1060 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Airport Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

  19. 19

    Continue on New Cox Road

    23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road

  20. 20

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · East Colonial Trail Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Colonial Trail

    7.5 mi · 11 min · East Colonial Trail

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on West Colonial Trail Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · West Colonial Trail Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Richmond Highway

    31.1 mi · 38 min · Richmond Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    16 mi · 21 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  28. 28

    Continue on West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 19 min · West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike

  29. 29

    Continue on Blue Ridge Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Blue Ridge Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Laymantown Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Laymantown Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Rainbow Forest Drive

    1199 ft · 56 sec · Rainbow Forest Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Hunters Trail

    2647 ft · 2 min · Hunters Trail

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hunters Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 460 West
57.4 mi · 24%
West Colonial Trail Highway
42.3 mi · 18%
Richmond Highway
31.1 mi · 13%
New Cox Road
23 mi · 10%
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi · 7%
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

US 460 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery

49.6 mi · 01h 14m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
200.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crewe
02h 37m from Norfolk
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Laymantown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 235 miles (378.2 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Crewe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Norfolk and 117.6 miles from Laymantown.

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

The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.84 one way or $65.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norfolk and Sunny near Laymantown.

Stop Ideas Near Crewe

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

62 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

73 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

74 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

86 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Laymantown. Straight-line distance: 200.07 mi (321.98 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Laymantown

Census designated place

Population1,979
Coordinates37.3656900, -79.8575400
Altitude411
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Laymantown (-79.85754, 37.36569)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.29 gal
31.39 L · about $32.84
Round trip
$65.67
16.58 gal · 62.78 L
Estimated CO2
73.7 kg one way
Round trip: 147.3 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.84 $65.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $36.72 $73.43
Premium $4.78 $39.61 $79.22
Diesel $5.62 $46.62 $93.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Laymantown. The current time is 02:44:48.

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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.