How far is Sandston, VA from Norfolk, VA?
The driving distance from Sandston, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandston and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandston and Norfolk.
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Start on North Confederate Avenue
8 m · 3 sec · North Confederate Avenue
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Turn right onto West Williamsburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Williamsburg Road
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Turn right onto South Airport Drive
1947 ft · 41 sec · South Airport Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Rocky Mount NC
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
70.4 mi · 1 hr 19 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 Sandston 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
70.4 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sandston and 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 Sandston to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Sandston and 42.6 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 3:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.79 one way or $23.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sandston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
James City County Government Center
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsburg.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandston and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 73.51 mi (118.31 km).
#1 Sandston
Sandston is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5234800, -77.3158100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $3.92 | $11.79 | $23.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $13.29 | $26.57 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $18.65 | $37.30 |
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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