How far is Oak Grove, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.45 mi
03h 34m
Flight
159.75 mi
257.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.75 mi
Kilometers
257.1 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.45 mi
Kilometers
325.81 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Fri, Nov 6, 2:53 PM EST
Return by in Oak Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 6:28 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-11-06T11:18
Arrive Norfolk
Fri, Nov 6, 2:53 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:50 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
9:00 PM EST
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Oak Grove
99.2 mi
01h 47m
To Norfolk
103.2 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Dominion Lane

    531 ft · 23 sec · Dominion Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Hall Road

    158 m · 29 sec · East Hall Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oakgrove Road

    2598 ft · 2 min · Oakgrove Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Ox Road

    890 ft · 29 sec · Old Ox Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sterling Road

    1239 ft · 34 sec · Sterling Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Herndon Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Herndon Parkway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elden Street

    1519 ft · 46 sec · Elden Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Centreville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Centreville Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Ox Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Ox Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    11.6 mi · 18 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  23. 23

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  24. 24

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road

    870 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 37%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 34%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 6%
Fairfax County Parkway
11.6 mi · 6%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 4%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 15m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
159.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 47m from Oak Grove
Leave By
9:50 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Oak Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Oak Grove and 103.2 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 159.8 miles (257.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.97 one way or $55.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Oak Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11.1 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 11.9 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 11.8 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 11.8 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 Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 159.75 mi (257.1 km).

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#1 Oak Grove

Oak Grove is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9840000, -77.4038800
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Dominion Lane (-77.403985, 38.983861)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.04 L · about $27.97
Round trip
$55.93
14.28 gal · 54.08 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $27.97 $55.93
Mid-grade $4.41 $31.52 $63.03
Premium $4.82 $34.42 $68.84
Diesel $6.20 $44.24 $88.48

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 Oak Grove and Norfolk. The current time is 11:18:11.

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.