How far is Windsor, VA from Norfolk, VA?

The driving distance from Windsor, VA to Norfolk, VA is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.76 mi
01h 25m
Flight
68.59 mi
110.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.59 mi
Kilometers
110.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.76 mi
Kilometers
128.36 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Windsor
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windsor
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Norfolk
Sun, Apr 19, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windsor
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
Williamsburg
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Windsor
39.5 mi
00h 42m
To Norfolk
40.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gaardahl Drive

    78 m · 13 sec · Gaardahl Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Rasmussen Drive

    154 m · 24 sec · Rasmussen Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stockholm Drive

    2620 ft · 2 min · Stockholm Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto White Oak Road

    2780 ft · 1 min · White Oak Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Williamsburg Road

    1011 ft · 16 sec · East Williamsburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Pocahontas Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pocahontas Trail

  7. 7

    Turn left onto New Kent Highway

    901 ft · 17 sec · New Kent Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, VA 33 East: West Point, Norfolk

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  10. 10

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  12. 12

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

    1006 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

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

    870 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Granby Street

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Granby Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Church Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Monticello Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Monticello Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Saint Pauls Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East City Hall Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · East City Hall Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East City Hall Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windsor 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
63.2 mi · 79%
Hampton Roads Beltway
4.47 mi · 6%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 4%
Granby Street
3.15 mi · 4%
Monticello Avenue
1.24 mi · 2%
Pocahontas Trail
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, VA 33 East: West Point, Norfolk

63.2 mi · 01h 11m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
68.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 42m from Windsor
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Windsor and Rain Showers Likely near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Windsor to Norfolk?

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Windsor and 40.3 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Windsor and Rain Showers Likely near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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 Williamsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.9 mi away

James City County

Williamsburg
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

1 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

36 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

59 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

64 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windsor and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 68.59 mi (110.39 km).

Windsor

#1 Windsor

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

Population2,800
Coordinates37.5054200, -77.2174700
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Norfolk

#2 Norfolk

The most populous city in Virginia.

Population242,803
Coordinates36.8468100, -76.2852200
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Gaardahl Drive (-77.217233, 37.505139)
End: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227, 36.846793)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.65 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.26
5.62 gal · 21.3 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.13 $22.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.45 $24.89
Premium $4.78 $13.43 $26.85
Diesel $5.62 $15.80 $31.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Windsor and Norfolk. The current time is 06:30:38.

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.