Dry Tortugas to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

930 miles 1496.7 km · straight line
1116 miles estimated 1796 km · driving distance
22h 27min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Dry Tortugas from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Dry Tortugas to Norfolk, Virginia is 930 miles (1496.7 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located NNE of Dry Tortugas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1116 miles, taking about 22h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Dry Tortugas in Florida and Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dry Tortugas 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 Dry Tortugas to Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 27min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 56min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~29h 11min $134–$391* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dry Tortugas & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Dry Tortugas
24.63°N, 82.87°W
America/New_York
0m 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 310 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients