How far is Petersburg, VA from Norfolk, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Petersburg and Norfolk is 172.05 miles (276.89 km).
Flight distance from Petersburg, VA to Norfolk, VA is 172.05 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 22 minutes to travel from Petersburg to Norfolk with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Petersburg, Virginia to Norfolk, Virginia is: 204.17 miles (328.58 km) by car.
Driving from Petersburg to Norfolk will take approximately 03 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Petersburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 30446 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°54'33"N 78°3'12"W |
| Latitude | 38.9092800 |
| Longitude | -78.0533300 |
| Altitude | 240 |
| 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 Petersburg and Norfolk
The distance between Petersburg and Norfolk is 329 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 39 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 Petersburg and Norfolk. The current time is 05:17:20.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 48 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 06 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 24 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 43 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 27.27 liters (7.2 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Petersburg and Norfolk.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Petersburg to Norfolk is $23.92 (diesel $30.92).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $23.92 | $27.11 | $29.65 | $30.92 |
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 Petersburg and Norfolk (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
