How far is Norfolk, VA from Potomac Mills, VA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Potomac Mills, VA is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Potomac Mills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Potomac Mills.
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Start on East City Hall Avenue
2127 ft · 43 sec · East City Hall Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 337: Tidewater Drive
645 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tidewater Drive
4.6 mi · 10 min · Tidewater Drive
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Turn left
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 784: Dale City, Rippon Landing
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 784 East: Community College, Rippon Landing, Leesylvania State Park
1952 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto Dale Boulevard
742 ft · 16 sec · Dale Boulevard
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Turn left onto Potomac Center Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Potomac Center Boulevard
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Turn left onto Opitz Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Opitz Boulevard
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Continue on Smoketown Road
2398 ft · 51 sec · Smoketown Road
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Turn right onto Nazarene Way
114 m · 17 sec · Nazarene Way
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Turn left onto Potomac Mills Circle
1596 ft · 57 sec · Potomac Mills Circle
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Turn right
20 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
111 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Potomac Mills.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Potomac Mills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Potomac Mills?
The road trip is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Norfolk and 85.4 miles from Potomac Mills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.31 one way or $46.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norfolk and Sunny near Potomac Mills.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Springs.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Potomac Mills. Straight-line distance: 135.98 mi (218.84 km).
#1 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Potomac Mills
Potomac Mills is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6459500, -77.2941500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Potomac Mills (-77.29415, 38.64595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $3.87 | $23.31 | $46.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $26.29 | $52.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.78 | $57.56 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $37.13 | $74.25 |
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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