How far is Shenandoah Farms, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Shenandoah Farms, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.06 mi
03h 45m
Flight
176.86 mi
284.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.86 mi
Kilometers
284.63 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.06 mi
Kilometers
344.49 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sun, Nov 8, 3:23 PM EST
Return by in Shenandoah Farms
Sun, Nov 8, 7:08 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shenandoah Farms
2026-11-08T11:38
Arrive Norfolk
Sun, Nov 8, 3:23 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:30 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shenandoah Farms
9:00 PM EST
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Shenandoah Farms
106.3 mi
01h 52m
To Norfolk
107.7 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah Farms and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Howellsville Road

    1225 ft · 34 sec · Howellsville Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Howellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Howellsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oregon Hollow Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Oregon Hollow Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dismal Hollow Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Dismal Hollow Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Marshall Highway

    711 ft · 19 sec · John Marshall Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Apple Mountain Road

    83 m · 5 sec · Apple Mountain Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1745 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    545 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Winchester Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road

  12. 12

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Eastern Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South

    26.8 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

    47.9 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  22. 22

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  23. 23

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  24. 24

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shenandoah Farms 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
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 32%
I 95 South
47.9 mi · 22%
US 17 South
26.8 mi · 13%
Apple Mountain Road
15.3 mi · 7%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 6%
James Madison Highway
11.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 52m from Shenandoah Farms
Leave By
9:30 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Shenandoah Farms and Partly Cloudy near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shenandoah Farms to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from Shenandoah Farms and 107.7 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.23 one way or $58.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Shenandoah Farms and Partly Cloudy near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, 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 Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah Farms and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 176.86 mi (284.63 km).

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#1 Shenandoah Farms

Shenandoah Farms is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9817800, -78.0755500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Howellsville Road (-78.075955, 38.981867)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.55 gal
28.59 L · about $29.23
Round trip
$58.47
15.1 gal · 57.18 L
Estimated CO2
67.1 kg one way
Round trip: 134.2 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $29.23 $58.47
Mid-grade $4.37 $32.97 $65.94
Premium $4.78 $36.10 $72.19
Diesel $6.17 $46.56 $93.12

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

There is no time difference between Shenandoah Farms and Norfolk. The current time is 11:38:14.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.