How far is Norfolk, VA from Massanutten, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Massanutten, VA is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.66 mi
04h 08m
Flight
172.24 mi
277.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.24 mi
Kilometers
277.19 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.66 mi
Kilometers
321.32 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Massanutten
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-23T01:11
Arrive Massanutten
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 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
Glen Allen
VA

Town in Alabama, USA

From Norfolk
99.8 mi
02h 04m
To Massanutten
99.9 mi
02h 04m

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
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    40.2 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

    883 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

    853 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto James Madison Highway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · James Madison Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Martinsburg Avenue

    2048 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    830 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Spotswood Trail

    25 m · 1 sec · Spotswood Trail

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail

    11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail

  24. 24

    Continue on Stanardsville By-Pass

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass

  25. 25

    Continue on Spotswood Trail

    18.6 mi · 24 min · Spotswood Trail

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Resort Drive

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Resort Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Massanutten Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Massanutten Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Massanutten Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
72.5 mi · 36%
I 64 West
40.8 mi · 20%
Spotswood Trail
35.8 mi · 18%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 11%
James Madison Highway
10.8 mi · 5%
Tidewater Drive
4.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 08m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
172.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Allen
02h 04m from Norfolk
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Massanutten.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.3 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.8 miles from Norfolk and 99.9 miles from Massanutten.

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

The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.93 one way or $55.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glen Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 8.7 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Allen.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

11 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

16 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

48 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Massanutten. Straight-line distance: 172.24 mi (277.19 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Massanutten

Census designated place

Population2,291
Coordinates38.4095700, -78.7378000
Altitude518
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Massanutten (-78.7378, 38.40957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.05 gal
26.67 L · about $27.93
Round trip
$55.85
14.1 gal · 53.34 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.3 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.93 $55.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.22 $62.45
Premium $4.78 $33.68 $67.37
Diesel $5.62 $39.65 $79.30

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 Massanutten. The current time is 01:11:25.

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.