Dayton to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

473.2 miles 761.5 km · straight line
567.8 miles estimated 913.8 km · driving distance
11h 25min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
113° ESE bearing direction

How far is Dayton from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Dayton to Norfolk, Virginia is 473.2 miles (761.5 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located ESE of Dayton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 567.8 miles, taking about 11h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Dayton 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 Dayton 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 Dayton to Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 25min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 42min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 51min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dayton & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Dayton
39.76°N, 84.19°W
America/New_York
225m 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 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients