How far is Norfolk, VA from Woodbridge, VA?

The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Woodbridge, VA is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
172.08 mi
03h 24m
Flight
135.79 mi
218.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.79 mi
Kilometers
218.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.08 mi
Kilometers
276.94 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Mon, Jun 1, 7:21 PM EDT
Return by in Norfolk
Mon, Jun 1, 10:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norfolk
2026-06-01T15:56
Arrive Woodbridge
Mon, Jun 1, 7:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:10 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
Highland Springs
VA

Census designated place

From Norfolk
86.1 mi
01h 42m
To Woodbridge
86 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.9 mi · 20 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    24 mi · 28 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 294: Woodbridge, Manassas

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 294 East: Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge

    1979 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Prince William Parkway

    874 ft · 24 sec · Prince William Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Summerland Drive

    1147 ft · 26 sec · Summerland Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Horner Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Horner Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Occoquan Road

    1887 ft · 39 sec · Occoquan Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
76 mi · 44%
I 95 North
74.7 mi · 43%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
Tidewater Drive
4.56 mi · 3%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 1%
Horner Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 08m

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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
135.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 42m from Norfolk
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Norfolk and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.1 miles (276.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.1 miles from Norfolk and 86 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.04 one way or $48.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Norfolk and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs

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 Highland Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 9.6 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Springs.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

9 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

17 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

27 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 135.79 mi (218.53 km).

Norfolk

#1 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in Virginia

Population4,055
Coordinates38.6581700, -77.2497000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Norfolk (-76.28522, 36.84681)
End: Woodbridge (-77.2497, 38.65817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.99 L · about $24.04
Round trip
$48.09
12.14 gal · 45.98 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.04 $48.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.88 $53.77
Premium $4.78 $29.00 $58.00
Diesel $5.62 $34.14 $68.28

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Norfolk and Woodbridge. The current time is 15:56:51.

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.