Columbus, Ohio to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

422 miles 679.2 km · straight line
568.6 miles actual route 915.1 km · driving distance
10h 57min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Norfolk, Virginia is 422 miles (679.2 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located ESE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 568.6 miles, taking about 10h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 57min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 8min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 24min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM