How far is Orange County, VA from Norfolk, VA?
The driving distance from Orange County, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
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 southeastern Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange County and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange County and Norfolk.
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Start on Bickers Lane
1204 ft · 58 sec · Bickers Lane
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Turn left onto Kendall Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Kendall Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lahore Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Lahore Road
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Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn right
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Continue on Louisa Avenue
1694 ft · 45 sec · Louisa Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 1st Street
131 m · 22 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Mineral Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mineral Avenue
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Continue on Pendleton Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pendleton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Highway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Mountain Road
17.5 mi · 25 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Staples Mill Road
2436 ft · 40 sec · Staples Mill Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295: Washington, Norfolk
1528 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
19.5 mi · 21 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
1006 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
870 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Granby Street
3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street
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Continue on Church Street
136 m · 10 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
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Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard
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Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue
48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange County and Norfolk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Orange County and Mostly Cloudy near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orange County to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Orange County and 79.2 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Orange County and Mostly Cloudy near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Windsor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Petersburg station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange County and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 135.32 mi (217.78 km).
#1 Orange County
County in Virginia, United States
| Population | 37,695 |
| Coordinates | 38.2462400, -78.0134900 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $4.14 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $25.71 | $51.42 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $27.82 | $55.64 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $34.48 | $68.95 |
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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