Middletown, Delaware to Norfolk, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

182.2 miles 293.2 km · straight line
227.7 miles estimated 366.5 km · driving distance
4h 35min estimated drive time
$22 - $27 estimated fuel cost
~52min flight time
190° S bearing direction

How far is Middletown, Delaware from Norfolk, Virginia?

The distance from Middletown, Delaware to Norfolk, Virginia is 182.2 miles (293.2 km) as the crow flies. Norfolk, Virginia is located S of Middletown, Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 227.7 miles, taking about 4h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 52min. Both are located in United States — Middletown, Delaware in Delaware 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Middletown, Delaware 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 Middletown, Delaware to Norfolk, Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 35min $22 - $27 Flexible stops
Fly ~52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~5h 30min $18–$34* Budget
Train ~4h 21min $27–$80* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Middletown, Delaware & Norfolk, Virginia

Quick Facts

Middletown, Delaware
39.45°N, 75.72°W
America/New_York
21m 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 61 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 15 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 136.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients