How far is Poquoson, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Poquoson, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.68 mi
00h 40m
Flight
19.33 mi
31.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.33 mi
Kilometers
31.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.68 mi
Kilometers
46.16 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sat, Apr 25, 3:12 PM EDT
Return by in Poquoson
Sat, Apr 25, 3:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poquoson
2026-04-25T14:31
Arrive Norfolk
Sat, Apr 25, 3:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Poquoson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hampton
VA

The second most populous city in Virginia.

From Poquoson
13.9 mi
00h 20m
To Norfolk
14.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Poquoson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Poquoson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Little Florida Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Florida Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wythe Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Wythe Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Commander Shepard Boulevard

    914 ft · 24 sec · Commander Shepard Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Neil Armstrong Parkway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Neil Armstrong Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  7. 7

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  8. 8

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  9. 9

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Neil Armstrong Parkway
9.09 mi · 32%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 16%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 12%
Granby Street
3.15 mi · 11%
Wythe Creek Road
2.1 mi · 7%
Poquoson Avenue
1.61 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Neil Armstrong Parkway

Turn left onto Neil Armstrong Parkway

9.09 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampton
00h 20m from Poquoson
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Poquoson and Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Poquoson and 14.7 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Poquoson and Mostly Sunny near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Hampton

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 Hampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Chartreuse Bistro
Food stop 11.9 mi away

Chartreuse Bistro

Norfolk , VA
205 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.7/5 140 reviews Bistro,Bar,Bar & grill,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

City Hall Parking

Newport News , VA
101-199 24th St, Newport News, VA 23607
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews Parking lot
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique

Norfolk , VA
215 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.8/5 235 reviews Waxing hair removal service,Beauty salon,Facial spa,Skin care clinic
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor

Portsmouth , VA
900 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews City government office,City administration,Local government office,City Hall,Political party office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newport News station

9 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

20 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

39 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

42 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poquoson and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 19.33 mi (31.11 km).

Poquoson

#1 Poquoson

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population12,257
Coordinates37.1223700, -76.3457800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Poquoson Avenue (-76.346015, 37.122346)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$8.00
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.00 $8.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.47 $8.95
Premium $4.78 $4.83 $9.65
Diesel $5.62 $5.68 $11.36

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Poquoson and Norfolk. The current time is 14:31:20.

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.