Boston, Massachusetts to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Norfolk, Virginia?
The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Norfolk, Virginia is 471.3 miles (758.5 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located SW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 565.3 miles, taking about 12h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.
Coordinates come from public place data for Boston, Massachusetts and Norfolk, Virginia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Boston, Massachusetts to Norfolk, Virginia
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 157 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
- You could travel this distance about 52.8 times to circle the Earth's equator