How far is Rustburg, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Rustburg, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
188.06 mi
03h 23m
Flight
158.05 mi
254.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.05 mi
Kilometers
254.36 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.06 mi
Kilometers
302.66 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Return by in Rustburg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rustburg
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rustburg
9:00 PM EDT
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
Chesterfield Court House
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Rustburg
96.1 mi
01h 41m
To Norfolk
92 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kabler Lane

    7 m · 3 sec · Kabler Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Village Highway

    8.4 mi · 15 min · Village Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Village Highway

    34 m · 2 sec · Village Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Village Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Village Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Richmond Highway

    20.1 mi · 25 min · Richmond Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Prince Edward Highway

    24.1 mi · 29 min · Prince Edward Highway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Hull Street Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Centre Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Centre Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    19 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 288 South

    1577 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Petersburg

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Hopewell

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Hundred Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · West Hundred Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Randolph Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · West Randolph Road

  19. 19

    Continue on James River Drive

    14.6 mi · 19 min · James River Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Colonial Trail West

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rolfe Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Rolfe Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit right

    45 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Colonial Trail East

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

  24. 24

    Continue on Old Stage Highway

    12 mi · 16 min · Old Stage Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    713 ft · 20 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Carrollton Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Bridge Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Bridge Road

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Freeway

    6.8 mi · 9 min · Western Freeway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward US 58 East: Tunnel Norfolk

    1881 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on US 58 East: Tunnel Norfolk

    2003 ft · 38 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight right

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East: Brambleton Avenue, Downtown Norfolk

    1.6 mi · 4 min

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Boulevard

    2593 ft · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rustburg 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
36 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi · 13%
Richmond Highway
20.1 mi · 11%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 9%
James River Drive
14.6 mi · 8%
Hull Street Road
13.7 mi · 7%
Colonial Trail West
13.3 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Prince Edward Highway

Continue on Prince Edward Highway

24.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
158.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield Court House
01h 41m from Rustburg
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rustburg and Sunny then Chance 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 Rustburg to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Rustburg and 92 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.30 one way or $52.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rustburg and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House

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 Chesterfield Court House and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11.9 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 12.9 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 13 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 13 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 Chesterfield Court House.

RAIL

Petersburg station

16 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

26 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

43 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rustburg and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 158.05 mi (254.36 km).

Rustburg

#1 Rustburg

Census designated place in Virginia

Population1,431
Coordinates37.2768100, -79.1008500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Kabler Lane (-79.100869, 37.2768)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.12 L · about $26.30
Round trip
$52.60
13.28 gal · 50.24 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.30 $52.60
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.41 $58.82
Premium $4.78 $31.73 $63.45
Diesel $5.62 $37.34 $74.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rustburg and Norfolk. The current time is 21:13:14.

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.