How far is Norfolk, VA from Marion, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Marion, VA is about 373.1 miles (600.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
373.07 mi
07h 02m
Flight
289.14 mi
465.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.14 mi
Kilometers
465.33 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.07 mi
Kilometers
600.4 km
Drive Time
07h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 PM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-23T06:42
Arrive Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:02 PM to 2:32 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waynesboro
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Norfolk
186.3 mi
03h 31m
To Marion
186.7 mi
03h 31m

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
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East City Hall Avenue

    2127 ft · 43 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 337: Tidewater Drive

    645 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Tidewater Drive

    4.6 mi · 10 min · Tidewater Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  7. 7

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    27 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 16: Marion

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    89 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto South Commerce Street

    3205 ft · 1 min · South Commerce Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pendleton Street

    698 ft · 29 sec · Pendleton Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    116 m · 16 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
266 mi · 71%
Hampton Roads Beltway
72.5 mi · 19%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
Tidewater Drive
4.56 mi · 1%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+84 mi
289.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesboro
03h 31m from Norfolk
Leave By
9:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Marion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 373.1 miles (600.4 km) and usually takes 07h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Waynesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.3 miles from Norfolk and 186.7 miles from Marion.

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

The direct path is about 289.1 miles (465.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 84 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.13 one way or $104.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Waynesboro

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

18 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

35 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

77 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

88 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Marion. Straight-line distance: 289.14 mi (465.33 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Marion

Town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States

Population5,555
Coordinates36.8348400, -81.5148400
Altitude662
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Marion (-81.51484, 36.83484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 600 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.16 gal
49.83 L · about $52.13
Round trip
$104.25
26.32 gal · 99.66 L
Estimated CO2
117 kg one way
Round trip: 233.9 kg / 516 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $52.13 $104.25
Mid-grade $4.43 $58.29 $116.57
Premium $4.78 $62.88 $125.76
Diesel $5.62 $74.01 $148.02

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 Marion. The current time is 06:42:52.

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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.