How far is Pearisburg, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Pearisburg, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
306.73 mi
05h 23m
Flight
247.58 mi
398.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.58 mi
Kilometers
398.44 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.73 mi
Kilometers
493.63 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sun, May 31, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Pearisburg
Sun, May 31, 5:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pearisburg
2026-05-31T06:47
Arrive Norfolk
Sun, May 31, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pearisburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Charlottesville
VA

The capital of Virginia.

From Pearisburg
161.6 mi
02h 41m
To Norfolk
145.2 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Montgomery Street

    100 m · 20 sec · Montgomery Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wenonah Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Wenonah Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 460 East

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Virginia Avenue

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Virginia Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Pandapas Pond Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Coal Bank Hollow Road

    119 m · 8 sec · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Coal Bank Hollow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Tabor Road

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Newport Road

    7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Catawba Valley Drive

    9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Electric Road

    50 m · 3 sec · North Electric Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Electric Road

    3065 ft · 1 min · North Electric Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1497 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    79.8 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  21. 21

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  22. 22

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  23. 23

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  24. 24

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
158 mi · 52%
North Electric Road
80.4 mi · 26%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 7%
Virginia Avenue
13.5 mi · 4%
Mount Tabor Road
9.06 mi · 3%
Catawba Valley Drive
9.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

90 mi · 01h 38m

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
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.1 mi
247.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlottesville
02h 41m from Pearisburg
Leave By
6:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pearisburg and Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.7 miles (493.6 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Charlottesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.6 miles from Pearisburg and 145.2 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.86 one way or $85.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlottesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlottesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

1 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

54 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

65 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

92 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pearisburg and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 247.58 mi (398.44 km).

Pearisburg

#1 Pearisburg

Town of the United States

Population2,620
Coordinates37.3267300, -80.7370200
Altitude551
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Street (-80.737089, 37.326708)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.82 gal
40.97 L · about $42.86
Round trip
$85.72
21.64 gal · 81.94 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.3 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $42.86 $85.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $47.92 $95.84
Premium $4.78 $51.70 $103.40
Diesel $5.62 $60.85 $121.70

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Pearisburg and Norfolk. The current time is 06:47:35.

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.