Cincinnati to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474 miles 762.9 km · straight line
568.9 miles estimated 915.5 km · driving distance
11h 27min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
107° ESE bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Cincinnati to Norfolk, Virginia is 474 miles (762.9 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located ESE of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 568.9 miles, taking about 11h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 27min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 44min $46–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 53min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m 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 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients