Distance between Arlington VA and Norfolk VA

The distance from Arlington to Norfolk is 193 miles by road including 187 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 3 hours and goes through Alexandria, Newport News, Springfield, Lorton, Dale City, Montclair and Stafford.

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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Alexandria 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 395 12 mi, 13 min
Springfield 12 mi 0:13 13 min 0.3 gal
I 95 6 mi, 05 min
Lorton 19 mi 0:18 18 min 0.6 gal
I 95 6 mi, 05 min
Dale City 25 mi 0:24 24 min 0.8 gal
I 95 3 mi, 02 min
Montclair 28 mi 0:27 27 min 0.9 gal
I 95 14 mi, 12 min
Stafford 42 mi 0:40 40 min 1.3 gal
I 95 11 mi, 09 min
Fredericksburg 53 mi 0:50 50 min 1.7 gal
I 95 37 mi, 32 min
Ashland 89 mi 1:22 1 h 22 min 2.9 gal
I 95 I 64 74 mi, 1 h 06 min
Newport News 163 mi 2:29 2 h 29 min 5.4 gal
I 64 29 mi, 31 min
Norfolk 193 mi 3:00 3 h 00 min 6.2 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Alexandria 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 395 12 mi, 13 min
Springfield 12 mi 0:13 13 min 0.3 gal
I 95 4 mi, 03 min
Springfield Oaks 16 mi 0:16 16 min 0.5 gal
I 95 2 mi, 02 min
Lorton 19 mi 0:18 18 min 0.6 gal
I 95 6 mi, 05 min
Dale City 25 mi 0:24 24 min 0.8 gal
I 95 3 mi, 02 min
Montclair 28 mi 0:27 27 min 0.9 gal
I 95 2 mi, 01 min
Dumfries 30 mi 0:28 28 min 1.0 gal
I 95 2 mi, 02 min
Triangle 32 mi 0:31 31 min 1.0 gal
I 95 10 mi, 09 min
Stafford 42 mi 0:40 40 min 1.3 gal
I 95 11 mi, 09 min
Fredericksburg 53 mi 0:50 50 min 1.7 gal
I 95 11 mi, 09 min
Thornburg 63 mi 0:59 59 min 2.1 gal
I 95 8 mi, 07 min
Nancy Wrights Corner 71 mi 1:06 1 h 06 min 2.2 gal
I 95 11 mi, 09 min
Doswell 83 mi 1:16 1 h 16 min 2.8 gal
I 95 7 mi, 06 min
Ashland 89 mi 1:22 1 h 22 min 2.9 gal
I 95 7 mi, 06 min
Glen Allen 96 mi 1:28 1 h 28 min 3.3 gal
I 95 I 295 6 mi, 05 min
Mechanicsville 103 mi 1:34 1 h 34 min 3.4 gal
I 295 7 mi, 05 min
Highland Springs 109 mi 1:40 1 h 40 min 3.7 gal
I 295 I 64 28 mi, 25 min
Andersons Corner 137 mi 2:05 2 h 05 min 4.6 gal
I 64 10 mi, 08 min
Burkes Corner 147 mi 2:14 2 h 14 min 4.9 gal
I 64 4 mi, 04 min
Springfield Terrace 152 mi 2:18 2 h 18 min 5.2 gal
I 64 12 mi, 10 min
Newport News 163 mi 2:28 2 h 28 min 5.4 gal
I 64 12 mi, 12 min
Hampton 176 mi 2:41 2 h 41 min 5.8 gal
I 64 17 mi, 18 min
Norfolk 193 mi 3:00 3 h 00 min 6.2 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Arlington to Norfolk?

Fuel cost: 25.8 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 193.2 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Arlington to Norfolk?

Driving time: 3 h

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 83 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 1 h 13 min
  • 84 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 1 h 17 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 1 min
  • 3 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 3 min
  • 12 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 13 min
  • 7 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 9 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Arlington to Norfolk by land?

The distance between Arlington and Norfolk is 193.2 mi by road including 187 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Arlington and Norfolk respectively.

How far is Arlington to Norfolk by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Arlington and Norfolk is 147.9 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Arlington and Norfolk respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Arlington from Norfolk by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 17 min to cover the distance of 148 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 4 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Arlington to Norfolk?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 59 min to cover the distance of 148 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 8 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Arlington and Norfolk?

The halfway point between Arlington and Norfolk is Glen Allen.

The distance from Glen Allen to Arlington is 96 mi and driving will take about 1 h 28 min. The road between Glen Allen and Norfolk has length 97 mi and will take approximately 1 h 31 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Mechanicsville is in 103 mi from Arlington and 91 mi from Norfolk
  • Ashland is in 89 mi from Arlington and 104 mi from Norfolk
  • Highland Springs is in 109 mi from Arlington and 84 mi from Norfolk

Where is Arlington in relation to Norfolk?

Arlington is located 148 mi north-west of Norfolk.

Arlington has geographic coordinates: latitude 38.8904, longitude -77.08416.

Norfolk has geographic coordinates: latitude 36.84629, longitude -76.29293.

Which highway goes from Arlington to Norfolk?

The route from Arlington to Norfolk follows I 95, I 64.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • SR 33: 14 mi
  • I 295: 13 mi
  • I 395: 8 mi
  • US 17: 7 mi
  • US 60: 6 mi
  • US 460: 4 mi
  • US 50: 1 mi
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