Athens, Georgia to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Athens, Georgia from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to Norfolk, Virginia is 446.3 miles (718.3 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located ENE of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.6 miles, taking about 10h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia and Norfolk, Virginia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.