How far is Norfolk, VA from Wattsville, VA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Wattsville, VA is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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 02h 18m.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Wattsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Wattsville.
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Start on East City Hall Avenue
2127 ft · 43 sec · East City Hall Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: VA Beach, NAVSTA Norfolk
1461 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West: Richmond, Norfolk International Airport
3134 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Northampton Boulevard, Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel
863 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 13 North: Wesleyan Drive
107 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard
4.9 mi · 7 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard
1801 ft · 38 sec · Northampton Boulevard
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Lankford Highway
65.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Lankford Highway
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Turn right onto Chincoteague Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Chincoteague Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chincoteague Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Wattsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lankford Highway
Continue on Lankford Highway
65.1 mi · 01h 33m
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 Wattsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Wattsville?
The road trip is about 97.8 miles (157.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Eastville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Norfolk and 48.9 miles from Wattsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 1:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.51 one way or $27.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Showers And Thunderstorms near Wattsville.
Stop Ideas Near Eastville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eastville.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Newport News station
Norfolk
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Wattsville. Straight-line distance: 86.61 mi (139.39 km).
#1 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wattsville
Wattsville is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9340100, -75.4996500 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wattsville (-75.49965, 37.93401)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.51 | $27.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $21.38 | $42.75 |
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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