How far is Strasburg, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Strasburg, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
223.77 mi
03h 45m
Flight
186.19 mi
299.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.19 mi
Kilometers
299.65 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.77 mi
Kilometers
360.12 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
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Strasburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strasburg
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strasburg
9:00 PM EDT
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 Strasburg
111.3 mi
01h 52m
To Norfolk
112.4 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Strasburg and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on North Massanutten Street

    2653 ft · 2 min · North Massanutten Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old Valley Pike

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1994 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

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

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    545 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Winchester Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road

  10. 10

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Eastern Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South

    26.8 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

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

    47.9 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  20. 20

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  21. 21

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  22. 22

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strasburg 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
29 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 30%
I 95 South
47.9 mi · 21%
I 66 East
28.5 mi · 13%
US 17 South
26.8 mi · 12%
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 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 52m from Strasburg
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Strasburg and Sunny then Chance 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 Strasburg to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.1 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 111.3 miles from Strasburg and 112.4 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.29 one way or $62.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Strasburg and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Strasburg and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 186.19 mi (299.65 km).

Strasburg

#1 Strasburg

Town in Virginia, United States

Population6,716
Coordinates38.9887200, -78.3586200
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: North Massanutten Street (-78.358768, 38.988757)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.89 L · about $31.29
Round trip
$62.58
15.8 gal · 59.78 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $31.29 $62.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.99 $69.98
Premium $4.78 $37.75 $75.49
Diesel $5.62 $44.43 $88.86

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Strasburg and Norfolk. The current time is 23:40:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.