How far is Norfolk, VA from Shawnee Land, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Shawnee Land, VA is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197 miles (317.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
243.48 mi
05h 06m
Flight
197.02 mi
317.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.02 mi
Kilometers
317.07 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.48 mi
Kilometers
391.84 km
Drive Time
05h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee Land
Sun, Nov 8, 2:51 PM EST
Return by in Norfolk
Sun, Nov 8, 7:57 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-11-08T09:45
Arrive Shawnee Land
Sun, Nov 8, 2:51 PM EST
Route Timing
05h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Bowling Green
VA

City in Virginia

From Norfolk
121.6 mi
02h 33m
To Shawnee Land
121.9 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Shawnee Land.

  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

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth

    1635 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Warrenton Road

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Warrenton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Marsh Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marsh Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Winchester Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Winchester Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 48, VA 55: Strasburg

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto John Marshall Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · John Marshall Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Wardensville Pike

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Wardensville Pike

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North Pifer Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Pifer Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Wardensville Grade

    1.1 km · 1 min · Wardensville Grade

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Back Mountain Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · Back Mountain Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Rosenberger Lane

    1210 ft · 59 sec · Rosenberger Lane

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Tomahawk Trail

    1 km · 3 min · Tomahawk Trail

  36. 36

    Continue on Tomahawk Trail

    1924 ft · 1 min · Tomahawk Trail

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tomahawk Trail

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
6 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
72.5 mi · 30%
I 95 North
49.7 mi · 20%
Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 9%
Winchester Road
12.3 mi · 5%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 5%
James Madison Highway
11.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
197 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
02h 33m from Norfolk
Leave By
6:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Norfolk and Mostly Clear near Shawnee Land.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Shawnee Land?

The road trip is about 243.5 miles (391.8 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.6 miles from Norfolk and 121.9 miles from Shawnee Land.

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

The direct path is about 197 miles (317.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 6:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.43 one way or $66.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Norfolk and Mostly Clear near Shawnee Land.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

29 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

34 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

50 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Quantico

53 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Shawnee Land. Straight-line distance: 197.02 mi (317.07 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Shawnee Land

Shawnee Land is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1914900, -78.3455600
Altitude336
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Shawnee Land (-78.34556, 39.19149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.52 L · about $33.43
Round trip
$66.86
17.18 gal · 65.04 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $33.43 $66.86
Mid-grade $4.39 $37.74 $75.49
Premium $4.80 $41.21 $82.41
Diesel $6.18 $53.08 $106.16

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Shawnee Land. The current time is 09:45:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.