How far is Norfolk, VA from Stuart, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Stuart, VA is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253.21 mi
05h 36m
Flight
220.82 mi
355.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.82 mi
Kilometers
355.37 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.21 mi
Kilometers
407.51 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stuart
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-23T05:26
Arrive Stuart
Thu, Apr 23, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
9:00 PM EDT
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
Boydton
VA

Town in Virginia

From Norfolk
126.4 mi
02h 48m
To Stuart
126.8 mi
02h 48m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East City Hall Avenue

    37 m · 3 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 West, I 264 Toll West, I 464: Portsmouth

    918 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 664: Bowers Hill, Suffolk, Richmond

    1 km · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    2197 ft · 31 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 13, US 58, US 460, VA 191 North: Suffolk, Military Highway

    1598 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3155 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Military Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Courtland Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Courtland Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  15. 15

    Continue on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Hill Bypass

    3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 1

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass

    4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 58

    18.8 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

  21. 21

    Continue on Philpott Road

    19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Boston Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on South Boston Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

  24. 24

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    15.2 mi · 20 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West: Stuart

    22.6 mi · 30 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Blue Ridge Street

    2662 ft · 2 min · East Blue Ridge Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Blue Ridge Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi · 25%
Highway 58
41.2 mi · 16%
US 58 West
32.9 mi · 13%
Danville Expressway
29.1 mi · 12%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 9%
Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth Boulevard

Continue on Portsmouth Boulevard

62.1 mi · 01h 21m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
220.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boydton
02h 48m from Norfolk
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Stuart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.2 miles (407.5 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Boydton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Norfolk and 126.8 miles from Stuart.

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

The direct path is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Boydton

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

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

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Durham

88 mi away
400 W. Chapel Hill Street
RAIL

Danville

89 mi away
677 Craghead St.
RAIL

Rocky Mount

97 mi away
101 Hammond Street
RAIL

North Carolina State Fair station

101 mi away
1025 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Stuart. Straight-line distance: 220.82 mi (355.37 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Stuart

Town in Virginia

Population1,261
Coordinates36.6409700, -80.2656100
Altitude410
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Stuart (-80.26561, 36.64097)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.93 gal
33.82 L · about $35.37
Round trip
$70.74
17.86 gal · 67.64 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.7 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $35.37 $70.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.55 $79.10
Premium $4.78 $42.67 $85.34
Diesel $5.62 $50.22 $100.44

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 Stuart. The current time is 05:26:15.

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.