Fayetteville, North Carolina to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

190.9 miles 307.3 km · straight line
238.7 miles estimated 384.1 km · driving distance
4h 48min estimated drive time
$23 - $28 estimated fuel cost
~53min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, North Carolina from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to Norfolk, Virginia is 190.9 miles (307.3 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located NE of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 238.7 miles, taking about 4h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, North Carolina in North Carolina and Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fayetteville, North Carolina 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina to Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 48min $23 - $28 Flexible stops
Fly ~53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 46min $19–$36* Budget
Train ~4h 34min $29–$84* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m 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 64 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 130.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients