Cape Cod to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

461.8 miles 743.2 km · straight line
554.1 miles estimated 891.8 km · driving distance
11h 9min estimated drive time
$53 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
226° SW bearing direction

How far is Cape Cod from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Cape Cod to Norfolk, Virginia is 461.8 miles (743.2 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located SW of Cape Cod. By car, the driving distance is approximately 554.1 miles, taking about 11h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Cape Cod 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 Cape Cod 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.

How to Get from Cape Cod to Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 9min $53 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 23min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 36min $66–$194* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cape Cod & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Cape Cod
41.67°N, 70.30°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients