How far is Norfolk, VA from Raven, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Raven, VA is about 420 miles (676 km), with a travel time of about 08h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307.9 miles (495.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 10m 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
420.04 mi
08h 05m
Flight
307.88 mi
495.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.88 mi
Kilometers
495.49 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
420.04 mi
Kilometers
675.99 km
Drive Time
08h 05m

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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 08h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Raven
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 7:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-23T03:08
Arrive Raven
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:05 PM to 3:35 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
7:50 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
Stuarts Draft
VA

Census designated place

From Norfolk
209.8 mi
04h 02m
To Raven
210.2 mi
04h 02m

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
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

    27.1 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield

    1332 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John Nash Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Governor G C Peery Highway

    27.2 mi · 35 min · Governor G C Peery Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    118 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Governor George C Peery Highway

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Governor George C Peery Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Gov George C Perry Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gov George C Perry Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Raven Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Raven Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto State Route 806

    6 m · 1 sec · State Route 806

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 806

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
239 mi · 57%
Hampton Roads Beltway
72.5 mi · 17%
Governor G C Peery Highway
27.3 mi · 7%
I 77 North
27.1 mi · 6%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 5%
Big Laurel Highway
9.93 mi · 2%
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
08h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112.1 mi
307.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuarts Draft
04h 02m from Norfolk
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Raven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 420 miles (676 km) and usually takes 08h 05m 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?

Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.8 miles from Norfolk and 210.2 miles from Raven.

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

The direct path is about 307.9 miles (495.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.1 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 $58.70 one way or $117.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

14 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

47 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

70 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

74 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Raven. Straight-line distance: 307.88 mi (495.49 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Raven

Census-designated place in Russell and Tazewell counties in Virginia

Population2,270
Coordinates37.0870600, -81.8551200
Altitude581
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Raven (-81.85512, 37.08706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 676 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.82 gal
56.11 L · about $58.70
Round trip
$117.40
29.64 gal · 112.22 L
Estimated CO2
131.7 kg one way
Round trip: 263.4 kg / 581 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $58.70 $117.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $65.64 $131.28
Premium $4.78 $70.81 $141.62
Diesel $5.62 $83.35 $166.70

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 Raven. The current time is 03:08:53.

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.