How far is Norfolk, VA from Patrick Springs, VA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Patrick Springs, VA is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Patrick Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Patrick Springs.
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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
22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on Piney Pond Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road
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Continue on Highway 58
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58
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Continue on East Atlantic Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street
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Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
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Continue on Highway 1
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 58
18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
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Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass
4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Continue on Highway 58
18.8 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
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Continue on Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road
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Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
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Continue on South Boston Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway
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Keep slight left
15.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West: Stuart
18.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Spring Road
1 km · 2 min · Spring Road
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Turn right onto Dogwood Road
31 m · 3 sec · Dogwood Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dogwood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Patrick Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Patrick Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Patrick Springs?
The road trip is about 249.6 miles (401.7 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Boydton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Norfolk and 125 miles from Patrick Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 5:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.90 one way or $69.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norfolk and Sunny near Patrick Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Boydton
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 Boydton.
Durham
Danville
Rocky Mount
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Patrick Springs. Straight-line distance: 216.91 mi (349.09 km).
#1 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Patrick Springs
Census designated place
| Population | 1,845 |
| Coordinates | 36.6418000, -80.1950500 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| Country | United States |
End: Patrick Springs (-80.19505, 36.6418)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $34.90 | $69.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.02 | $78.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.09 | $84.19 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.55 | $99.09 |
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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