Lowell to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

478.7 miles 770.4 km · straight line
574.5 miles estimated 924.5 km · driving distance
11h 33min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
215° SW bearing direction

How far is Lowell from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Lowell to Norfolk, Virginia is 478.7 miles (770.4 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located SW of Lowell. By car, the driving distance is approximately 574.5 miles, taking about 11h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Lowell in Massachusetts 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lowell 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 Lowell to Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 33min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 52min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 58min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lowell & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Lowell
42.63°N, 71.32°W
America/New_York
36m 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 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients