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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Quick Snapshot
Road
465.49 mi
09h 03m
Flight
367.49 mi
591.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
367.49 mi
Kilometers
591.42 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
465.49 mi
Kilometers
749.13 km
Drive Time
09h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norton
Thu, Apr 30, 8:57 PM EDT
Return by in Virginia Beach
Fri, May 1, 6:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Virginia Beach
2026-04-30T11:53
Arrive Norton
Thu, Apr 30, 8:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:03 PM to 4:33 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Virginia Beach
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Buena Vista
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Virginia Beach
232.5 mi
04h 31m
To Norton
233 mi
04h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on 25th Street

    37 m · 8 sec · 25th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pacific Avenue

    1213 ft · 36 sec · Pacific Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 22nd Street

    2796 ft · 46 sec · 22nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 13: Newtown Road, Richmond, Military Highway

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 13: Richmond, Military Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Norfolk International Airport, Hampton, Richmond

    2025 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    21.2 mi · 30 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam

    890 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cummings Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cummings Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Street Northwest

    1323 ft · 47 sec · Valley Street Northwest

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road Northwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · Russell Road Northwest

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Porterfield Highway

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Porterfield Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on US 19

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 19

  24. 24

    Turn left onto US Highway 58

    14.7 mi · 21 min · US Highway 58

  25. 25

    Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    106 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  26. 26

    Continue on Castlewood Drive

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Castlewood Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Norton Coeburn Road

    8 mi · 11 min · Norton Coeburn Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Norton Coeburn Road

    1988 ft · 43 sec · Norton Coeburn Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Park Avenue Northwest

    3148 ft · 2 min · Park Avenue Northwest

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 8th Street Southwest

    40 m · 9 sec · 8th Street Southwest

  31. 31

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Virginia Beach and Norton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
297 mi · 64%
Hampton Roads Beltway
82.3 mi · 18%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 5%
US Highway 58
14.7 mi · 3%
Castlewood Drive
12.5 mi · 3%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
10.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98 mi
367.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
04h 31m from Virginia Beach
Leave By
5:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Kemper Street station

40 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

43 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Staunton station

52 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
BUS

Roanoke

72 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Virginia Beach and Norton. Straight-line distance: 367.49 mi (591.42 km).

Virginia Beach

#1 Virginia Beach

The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.

Population451,231
Coordinates36.8529300, -75.9779900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Norton

#2 Norton

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population3,985
Coordinates36.9334300, -82.6290500
Altitude651
CountryUnited States
Start: Virginia Beach (-75.97799, 36.85293)
End: Norton (-82.62905, 36.93343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 749 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
16.43 gal
62.18 L · about $65.08
Round trip
$130.16
32.86 gal · 124.36 L
Estimated CO2
146 kg one way
Round trip: 292 kg / 644 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Virginia Beach and Norton. The current time is 11:53:47.

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.