Memphis to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

777.5 miles 1251.3 km · straight line
916.6 miles actual route 1475.1 km · driving distance
16h 54min estimated drive time
$88 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 4min flight time
77° ENE bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Memphis to Norfolk, Virginia is 777.5 miles (1251.3 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located ENE of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 916.6 miles, taking about 16h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 4min. Both are located in United States — Memphis 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Memphis and Norfolk, Virginia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Memphis to Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 54min $88 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 17min $73–$137* Budget
Train ~21h 58min $110–$321* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 259 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM