How far is Norfolk, VA from Sandston, VA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Sandston, VA is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Sandston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Sandston.
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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
57 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge, Quinton
1651 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on New Kent Highway
2572 ft · 53 sec · New Kent Highway
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Turn right onto Pocahontas Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Pocahontas Trail
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Continue on East Williamsburg Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · East Williamsburg Road
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Turn right onto North Confederate Avenue
8 m · 1 sec · North Confederate Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Confederate Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Sandston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left
57 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norfolk and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Sandston?
The road trip is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Norfolk and 42.6 miles from Sandston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandston.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
James City County Government Center
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsburg.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Sandston. Straight-line distance: 73.51 mi (118.31 km).
#1 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandston
Sandston is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5234800, -77.3158100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandston (-77.31581, 37.52348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $3.92 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $13.29 | $26.57 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $18.65 | $37.30 |
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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