How far is Norfolk, VA from Warsaw, VA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Warsaw, VA is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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.
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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 Warsaw.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Warsaw.
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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
14.9 mi · 20 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown
2187 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
3056 ft · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 57 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tidewater Trail
29.8 mi · 39 min · Tidewater Trail
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Turn right onto Wright Street
1064 ft · 35 sec · Wright Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Water Lane
1913 ft · 57 sec · South Water Lane
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Turn right onto Queen Street
6.4 mi · 9 min · Queen Street
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Turn left
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
28 m · 7 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 Warsaw.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
George Washington Memorial Highway
Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Warsaw?
The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Gloucester Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Norfolk and 50.3 miles from Warsaw.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.
Stop Ideas Near Gloucester Courthouse
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 Gloucester Courthouse.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 81.09 mi (130.5 km).
#1 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Warsaw
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,490 |
| Coordinates | 37.9587400, -76.7580100 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Warsaw (-76.75801, 37.95874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $3.96 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $15.72 | $31.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.96 | $33.92 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $19.97 | $39.93 |
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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