Lancaster, Ohio to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

395.3 miles 636.2 km · straight line
474.4 miles estimated 763.4 km · driving distance
9h 33min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
118° ESE bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Ohio from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Lancaster, Ohio to Norfolk, Virginia is 395.3 miles (636.2 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located ESE of Lancaster, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 474.4 miles, taking about 9h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Ohio in Ohio and Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Lancaster, Ohio 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 Lancaster, Ohio to Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 33min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 28min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 4min $57–$166* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Ohio & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Ohio
39.71°N, 82.60°W
America/New_York
268m 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 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients