How far is Tysons Corner, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Tysons Corner, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
193.68 mi
03h 27m
Flight
152.16 mi
244.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.16 mi
Kilometers
244.88 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.68 mi
Kilometers
311.7 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in Tysons Corner
Thu, Apr 23, 5:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tysons Corner
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Norfolk
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tysons Corner
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
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Tysons Corner
96.3 mi
01h 43m
To Norfolk
97.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
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 Tysons Corner and Norfolk.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tysons Corner and Norfolk.

  1. 1

    Start on Leesburg Pike

    52 m · 4 sec · Leesburg Pike

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 South: Vienna

    1105 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Chain Bridge Road

    1586 ft · 39 sec · Chain Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chain Bridge Road

    622 ft · 23 sec · Chain Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward VA 7: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg, Falls Church

    912 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Leesburg Pike

    1.1 km · 2 min · Leesburg Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria

    3180 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Capital Beltway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    2615 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond

    2034 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    35.7 mi · 42 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  19. 19

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  20. 20

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  21. 21

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tysons Corner 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
28 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
84.3 mi · 44%
I 64 East
68.1 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Capital Beltway
8.5 mi · 4%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 2%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 2%
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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
152.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 43m from Tysons Corner
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Tysons Corner 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 Tysons Corner to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Tysons Corner and 97.4 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 152.2 miles (244.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.05 one way or $54.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tysons Corner and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 8.2 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 8.9 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chamberlayne.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tysons Corner and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 152.16 mi (244.88 km).

Tysons Corner

#1 Tysons Corner

Unincorporated census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Population19,627
Coordinates38.9187200, -77.2310900
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: VA 7 (-77.231041, 38.918756)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.87 L · about $27.05
Round trip
$54.11
13.66 gal · 51.74 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $27.05 $54.11
Mid-grade $4.43 $30.25 $60.50
Premium $4.78 $32.63 $65.27
Diesel $5.62 $38.41 $76.82

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 Tysons Corner and Norfolk. The current time is 23:01:01.

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.