How far is South Hill, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from South Hill, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.12 mi
02h 04m
Flight
102.36 mi
164.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.36 mi
Kilometers
164.73 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.12 mi
Kilometers
185.26 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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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 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Tue, Nov 10, 7:12 AM EST
Return by in South Hill
Tue, Nov 10, 9:16 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Hill
2026-11-10T05:08
Arrive Norfolk
Tue, Nov 10, 7:12 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Hill
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Capron
VA

Town of the United States

From South Hill
57.5 mi
01h 02m
To Norfolk
57.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
35°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
1 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Atlantic Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Atlantic Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Atlantic Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 58

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Highway 58

  4. 4

    Continue on Piney Pond Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Piney Pond Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Governor Harrison Parkway

    22.5 mi · 30 min · Governor Harrison Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Southampton Parkway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Southampton Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Military Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Military Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East, I 64, US 13 North: Portsmouth, Norfolk, Va Beach

    2322 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 264 East: Portsmouth, Norfolk

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Waterside Drive, St Paul's Boulevard

    1095 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul's Boulevard

    1575 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Saint Pauls Boulevard

    693 ft · 29 sec · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southampton Parkway
62.1 mi · 54%
Governor Harrison Parkway
22.5 mi · 20%
I 264 East
9.17 mi · 8%
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.38 mi · 6%
West Atlantic Street
5.09 mi · 4%
Highway 58
3.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southampton Parkway

Continue on Southampton Parkway

62.1 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Capron
01h 02m from South Hill
Leave By
2:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost leaving South Hill and Sunny 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 115.1 miles (185.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Capron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from South Hill and 57.7 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 2:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.68 one way or $31.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost around South Hill and Sunny near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Capron

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

62 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Newport News station

75 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

76 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

82 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Hill and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 102.36 mi (164.73 km).

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#1 South Hill

South Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.7265300, -78.1288900
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: East Atlantic Street (-78.128929, 36.726445)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $15.68
Round trip
$31.35
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $15.68 $31.35
Mid-grade $4.35 $17.67 $35.33
Premium $4.77 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $6.16 $25.00 $49.99

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 09, 2026

There is no time difference between South Hill and Norfolk. The current time is 05:08:20.

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.