How far is Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.44 mi
02h 23m
Flight
117.51 mi
189.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.51 mi
Kilometers
189.11 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.44 mi
Kilometers
222.8 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Spotsylvania Courthouse
Fri, Apr 17, 9:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spotsylvania Courthouse
2026-04-17T04:54
Arrive Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spotsylvania Courthouse
9:30 PM EDT
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
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From Spotsylvania Courthouse
69 mi
01h 11m
To Norfolk
69.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spotsylvania Courthouse and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Courthouse Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Courthouse Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Morris Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Morris Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Mudd Tavern Road

    1895 ft · 48 sec · Mudd Tavern Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mudd Tavern Road

    49 m · 3 sec · Mudd Tavern Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Mudd Tavern Road

    1235 ft · 36 sec · Mudd Tavern Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  9. 9

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  16. 16

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spotsylvania Courthouse 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 49%
I 95 South
32.8 mi · 24%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 9%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 3%
Morris Road
4.46 mi · 3%
Courthouse Road
3.69 mi · 3%
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 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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
117.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 11m from Spotsylvania Courthouse
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Spotsylvania Courthouse and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spotsylvania Courthouse to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Spotsylvania Courthouse and 69.4 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.33 one way or $38.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spotsylvania Courthouse and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spotsylvania Courthouse and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 117.51 mi (189.11 km).

Spotsylvania Courthouse

#1 Spotsylvania Courthouse

Census designated place

Population4,239
Coordinates38.1979100, -77.5877700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.587792, 38.198127)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.49 L · about $19.33
Round trip
$38.66
9.76 gal · 36.98 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.33 $38.66
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.61 $43.23
Premium $4.78 $23.32 $46.63
Diesel $5.62 $27.45 $54.89

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Spotsylvania Courthouse and Norfolk. The current time is 04:54:28.

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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.