How far is Amherst, VA from Norfolk, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Amherst and Norfolk is 160.52 miles (258.33 km).
Flight distance from Amherst, VA to Norfolk, VA is 160.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 25 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Amherst to Norfolk with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Amherst, Virginia to Norfolk, Virginia is: 211.5 miles (340.37 km) by car.
Driving from Amherst to Norfolk will take approximately 03 hours 25 minutes.
#1 Amherst
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 2182 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°35'7"N 79°3'5"W |
| Latitude | 37.5851400 |
| Longitude | -79.0514100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia. It is located on the Elizabeth River in southeastern Virginia. Norfolk is known for its many military bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Nauticus National Maritime Museum and the Chrysler Museum of Art.
| Population | 242803 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°50'49"N 76°17'7"W |
| Latitude | 36.8468100 |
| Longitude | -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Norfolk: US 460 Alternate (-76.285227,36.846793)
Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Norfolk
The distance between Amherst and Norfolk is 340 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 46 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Amherst and Norfolk. The current time is 04:13:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 02 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 17 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 31 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.25 liters (7.46 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Norfolk.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Norfolk is $24.78 (diesel $32.03).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $24.78 | $28.08 | $30.72 | $32.03 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Norfolk (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
