How far is Virginia Beach, VA from Norton, VA?
The driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to Norton, VA is about 465.5 miles (749.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 367.5 miles (591.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 09h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Virginia Beach and Norton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Virginia Beach and Norton.
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Start on 25th Street
37 m · 8 sec · 25th Street
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Turn right onto Pacific Avenue
1213 ft · 36 sec · Pacific Avenue
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Turn right onto 22nd Street
2796 ft · 46 sec · 22nd Street
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Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 14 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond
2025 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
21.2 mi · 30 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam
890 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Cummings Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Cummings Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
1323 ft · 47 sec · Valley Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Russell Road Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Porterfield Highway
10.3 mi · 15 min · Porterfield Highway
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Continue on US 19
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 19
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Turn left onto US Highway 58
14.7 mi · 21 min · US Highway 58
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
106 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on Castlewood Drive
12.5 mi · 18 min · Castlewood Drive
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Continue on Norton Coeburn Road
8 mi · 11 min · Norton Coeburn Road
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Continue on Norton Coeburn Road
1988 ft · 43 sec · Norton Coeburn Road
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Continue on Park Avenue Northwest
3148 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto 8th Street Southwest
40 m · 9 sec · 8th Street Southwest
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Turn left
44 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Norton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 64 West
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny near Norton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Virginia Beach to Norton?
The road trip is about 465.5 miles (749.1 km) and usually takes 09h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 232.5 miles from Virginia Beach and 233 miles from Norton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 367.5 miles (591.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 98 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.08 one way or $130.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Virginia Beach and Mostly Sunny near Norton.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Norton. Straight-line distance: 367.49 mi (591.42 km).
#1 Virginia Beach
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
| Population | 451,231 |
| Coordinates | 36.8529300, -75.9779900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norton
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 3,985 |
| Coordinates | 36.9334300, -82.6290500 |
| Altitude | 651 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norton (-82.62905, 36.93343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 749 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 48m |
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 | $65.08 | $130.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $72.77 | $145.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $78.50 | $157.01 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $92.40 | $184.80 |
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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