Charleston, West Virginia to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Charleston, West Virginia from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Charleston, West Virginia to Norfolk, Virginia is 310.4 miles (499.6 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located ESE of Charleston, West Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 388 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, West Virginia in West Virginia 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 Charleston, West Virginia 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.