How far is Norfolk, VA from Waverly, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Waverly, VA is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.93 mi
01h 19m
Flight
46.6 mi
75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.6 mi
Kilometers
75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.93 mi
Kilometers
86.79 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waverly
Sat, Nov 7, 2:19 AM EST
Return by in Norfolk
Sat, Nov 7, 3:39 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-11-07T00:59
Arrive Waverly
Sat, Nov 7, 2:19 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Suffolk
VA

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

From Norfolk
26.9 mi
00h 39m
To Waverly
27 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.2 mi · 10 min · Portsmouth Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460: Petersburg

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery

    33.4 mi · 50 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    740 ft · 13 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 460 West
41 mi · 76%
Portsmouth Boulevard
8.22 mi · 15%
West Military Highway
2.41 mi · 4%
US 13
0.9 mi · 2%
I 664
0.63 mi · 1%
Hampton Roads Beltway
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 460 West

Keep slight right to continue on US 460 West: Petersburg, Albert G Horton Junior Memorial, Veterans Cemetery

33.4 mi · 00h 50m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suffolk
00h 39m from Norfolk
Leave By
3:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Norfolk and Sunny near Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Suffolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Norfolk and 27 miles from Waverly.

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

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norfolk and Sunny near Waverly.

Stop Ideas Near Suffolk

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Suffolk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Suffolk City Social Services
Practical stop 9 mi away

Suffolk City Social Services

Suffolk , VA
135 Hall Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434
Rating 3.7/5 82 reviews Social services organization
Suffolk City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Suffolk City Hall

Suffolk , VA
442 W Washington St, Suffolk, VA 23434
Rating 4.7/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Franklin Utilities

Franklin , VA
207 W 2nd Ave, Franklin, VA 23851
Rating 3.0/5 19 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suffolk.

BUS

Norfolk

30 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Newport News station

34 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

56 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

62 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 46.6 mi (75 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

Waverly is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.0359800, -77.0952400
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Waverly (-77.09524, 37.03598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.88
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $7.44 $14.88
Mid-grade $4.41 $8.39 $16.77
Premium $4.82 $9.16 $18.32
Diesel $6.20 $11.77 $23.54

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Waverly. The current time is 00:59:31.

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.