How far is South Hill, VA from Norfolk, VA?
The driving distance from South Hill, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 5.6 miles (9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Hill and Norfolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Hill and Norfolk.
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Start on Edgewood Avenue
1098 ft · 53 sec · Edgewood Avenue
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Turn right onto Bainbridge Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bainbridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Poindexter Street
22 m · 10 sec · Poindexter Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 464 North
1284 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Waterside Drive, Saint Paul Boulevard, Downtown, Norfolk
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard
1095 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul's Boulevard
1575 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Saint Pauls Boulevard
693 ft · 29 sec · 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 South Hill and Norfolk.
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.
Bainbridge Boulevard
Turn right onto Bainbridge Boulevard
1.54 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Norfolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Hill to Norfolk?
The road trip is about 5.6 miles (9 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Chesapeake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from South Hill and 3.3 miles from Norfolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Hill and Rain Showers Likely near Norfolk.
Stop Ideas Near Chesapeake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesapeake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Hill and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 3.69 mi (5.94 km).
#1 South Hill
Town in Virginia
| Population | 4,356 |
| Coordinates | 36.7940400, -76.2749400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $3.96 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $0.89 | $1.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.12 | $2.25 |
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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