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

220.2 miles 354.4 km · straight line
275.3 miles estimated 443 km · driving distance
5h 32min estimated drive time
$26 - $33 estimated fuel cost
~57min flight time
180° S bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Norfolk, Virginia is 220.2 miles (354.4 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located S of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 275.3 miles, taking about 5h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 57min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lancaster, Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania to Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 32min $26 - $33 Flexible stops
Fly ~57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 38min $22–$41* Budget
Train ~5h 15min $33–$96* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m 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 73 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 113.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients