How far is Potomac Mills, VA from Norfolk, VA?
The driving distance from Potomac Mills, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 56m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Potomac Mills and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potomac Mills and Norfolk.
-
1
Start on the route
23 m · 9 sec
-
2
Turn left
111 m · 28 sec
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right
20 m · 8 sec
-
4
Turn left onto Potomac Mills Circle
1596 ft · 1 min · Potomac Mills Circle
-
5
Turn right onto Nazarene Way
114 m · 12 sec · Nazarene Way
-
6
Turn left onto Smoketown Road
2444 ft · 58 sec · Smoketown Road
-
7
Turn right onto Gideon Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · Gideon Drive
-
8
Turn left onto Dale Boulevard
1482 ft · 39 sec · Dale Boulevard
-
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond
1.3 km · 1 min
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
1849 ft · 26 sec
-
11
Merge slight left
21.2 mi · 24 min
-
12
Keep slight left
48.6 mi · 53 min
-
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
-
14
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
-
16
Merge slight left
66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min
-
17
Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
-
18
Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
-
19
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
1006 ft · 22 sec
-
21
Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
870 ft · 19 sec
-
22
Turn straight onto Granby Street
3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street
-
23
Continue on Church Street
136 m · 10 sec · Church Street
-
24
Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue
-
25
Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard
-
26
Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue
48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Potomac Mills 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.
Sunny leaving Potomac Mills and Sunny near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Potomac Mills to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Potomac Mills and 87 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Potomac Mills and Sunny near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs
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 Highland Springs.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Potomac Mills and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 135.98 mi (218.84 km).
#1 Potomac Mills
Potomac Mills is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6459500, -77.2941500 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.87 | $23.46 | $46.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $26.46 | $52.93 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.97 | $57.95 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $37.37 | $74.74 |
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 08, 2026