Gainesville, Florida to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Gainesville, Florida from Norfolk, Virginia?
The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Norfolk, Virginia is 607.3 miles (977.3 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located NNE of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 728.7 miles, taking about 14h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida 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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Gainesville, Florida 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 Gainesville, Florida to Norfolk, Virginia
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
- You could travel this distance about 41 times to circle the Earth's equator