How far is Norfolk, VA from Pembroke, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Pembroke, VA is about 318.3 miles (512.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 36m 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
318.32 mi
06h 18m
Flight
242.17 mi
389.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.17 mi
Kilometers
389.73 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.32 mi
Kilometers
512.29 km
Drive Time
06h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke
Fri, May 1, 12:05 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Fri, May 1, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-30T17:47
Arrive Pembroke
Fri, May 1, 12:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:18 PM to 1:48 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
11:24 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

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
Franklin
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Norfolk
159 mi
03h 09m
To Pembroke
159.3 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph N
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.2 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    77 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Electric Road

    1865 ft · 48 sec · North Electric Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Electric Road

    33 m · 2 sec · North Electric Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Catawba Valley Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Newport Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Mount Tabor Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Coal Bank Hollow Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pandapas Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Virginia Avenue

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Virginia Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cascade Drive

    128 m · 18 sec · Cascade Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cascade Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
171 mi · 54%
Hampton Roads Beltway
72.5 mi · 23%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 7%
Virginia Avenue
10.3 mi · 3%
Mount Tabor Road
9.06 mi · 3%
Catawba Valley Drive
9.01 mi · 3%
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
06h 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.2 mi
242.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
03h 09m from Norfolk
Leave By
11:24 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 318.3 miles (512.3 km) and usually takes 06h 18m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159 miles from Norfolk and 159.3 miles from Pembroke.

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

The direct path is about 242.1 miles (389.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.2 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 $44.48 one way or $88.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

5 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

56 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

62 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

90 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Pembroke. Straight-line distance: 242.17 mi (389.73 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Pembroke

Town of Virginia United States

Population1,077
Coordinates37.3195700, -80.6389500
Altitude504
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Pembroke (-80.63895, 37.31957)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.23 gal
42.52 L · about $44.48
Round trip
$88.96
22.46 gal · 85.04 L
Estimated CO2
99.8 kg one way
Round trip: 199.6 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $44.48 $88.96
Mid-grade $4.43 $49.74 $99.48
Premium $4.78 $53.66 $107.31
Diesel $5.62 $63.16 $126.32

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Pembroke. The current time is 17:47:09.

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.