Norfolk, Virginia to Princeton, New Jersey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

257.1 miles 413.8 km · straight line
321.4 miles estimated 517.3 km · driving distance
6h 28min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Norfolk, Virginia from Princeton, New Jersey?

The distance from Norfolk, Virginia to Princeton, New Jersey is 257.1 miles (413.8 km) as the crow flies. Princeton, New Jersey is located NNE of Norfolk, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 321.4 miles, taking about 6h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia and Princeton, New Jersey in New Jersey.

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. 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 Norfolk, Virginia and Princeton, New Jersey. 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 Norfolk, Virginia to Princeton, New Jersey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 28min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 46min $26–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 9min $39–$112* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norfolk, Virginia & Princeton, New Jersey

Quick Facts

Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
Princeton, New Jersey
40.35°N, 74.66°W
America/New_York
62m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 86 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 96.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients