How far is Norfolk, VA from West Point, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to West Point, VA is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.34 mi
01h 29m
Flight
55.04 mi
88.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.04 mi
Kilometers
88.58 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.34 mi
Kilometers
108.38 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 PM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-04-23T10:31
Arrive West Point
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norfolk
9:30 PM EDT
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
Yorktown
VA

CDP in Virginia

From Norfolk
33.7 mi
00h 44m
To West Point
33.7 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and West Point.

  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

    35.3 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 30: West Point, Toano

    1683 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    908 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Old Stage Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Old Stage Road

  12. 12

    Continue on New Kent Highway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · New Kent Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Eltham Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Eltham Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2127 ft · 59 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
46.7 mi · 69%
Eltham Road
4.85 mi · 7%
Tidewater Drive
4.56 mi · 7%
New Kent Highway
4.2 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5%
Old Stage Road
1.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

35.3 mi · 00h 40m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorktown
00h 44m from Norfolk
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to West Point?

The road trip is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.7 miles from Norfolk and 33.7 miles from West Point.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norfolk and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Point.

Stop Ideas Near Yorktown

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 Yorktown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Oxford Run Trail

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662, United States
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

James City County

Yorktown
County government office,Service establishment
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only

Poquoson , VA
Poquoson City Hall, 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.0/5 80 reviews Department of motor vehicles,County government office
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and West Point. Straight-line distance: 55.04 mi (88.58 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
West Point

#2 West Point

Town in King William County, Virginia

Population3,310
Coordinates37.5315300, -76.7963500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: West Point (-76.79635, 37.53153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.38 gal
9 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.85
4.76 gal · 18 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.3 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $9.43 $18.85
Mid-grade $4.43 $10.54 $21.08
Premium $4.78 $11.37 $22.74
Diesel $5.62 $13.39 $26.77

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 West Point. The current time is 10:31:47.

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.