Franklin, Tennessee to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

591.8 miles 952.4 km · straight line
710.2 miles estimated 1142.9 km · driving distance
14h 17min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Franklin, Tennessee from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Franklin, Tennessee to Norfolk, Virginia is 591.8 miles (952.4 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located E of Franklin, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 710.2 miles, taking about 14h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Franklin, Tennessee 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 Franklin, Tennessee to Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 17min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 8min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~18h 34min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Franklin, Tennessee & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m 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 197 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients