Fort Lauderdale to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

775 miles 1247.3 km · straight line
930.1 miles estimated 1496.8 km · driving distance
18h 43min estimated drive time
$90 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
16° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Norfolk, Virginia is 775 miles (1247.3 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located NNE of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 930.1 miles, taking about 18h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale to Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 43min $90 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 28min $74–$140* Budget
Train ~24h 20min $112–$326* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m 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 258 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients