How far is Charlottesville, VA from Norfolk, VA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Charlottesville and Norfolk is 145.35 miles (233.92 km).

Flight distance from Charlottesville, VA to Norfolk, VA is 145.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Charlottesville to Norfolk with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Charlottesville, Virginia to Norfolk, Virginia is: 162.46 miles (261.45 km) by car.

Driving from Charlottesville to Norfolk will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 Charlottesville

The capital of Virginia. It is located in the Piedmont region of the state. Charlottesville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the University of Virginia and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

Population 46950
GPS Coordinates 38°1'46"N 78°28'36"W
Latitude 38.0293100
Longitude -78.4766800
Altitude 142
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Charlottesville and Norfolk

The distance between Charlottesville and Norfolk is 261 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 54 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 Charlottesville and Norfolk. The current time is 06:02:50.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 03 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 42 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 01 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.7 liters (5.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Charlottesville and Norfolk.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Charlottesville to Norfolk is $19.03 (diesel $24.6).

Virginia gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.32 $3.76 $4.12 $4.29
Total $19.03 $21.57 $23.6 $24.6

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 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Charlottesville and Norfolk (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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