Norfolk, Virginia to Wheeling, West Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

326.8 miles 526 km · straight line
392.2 miles estimated 631.2 km · driving distance
7h 53min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Norfolk, Virginia from Wheeling, West Virginia?

The distance from Norfolk, Virginia to Wheeling, West Virginia is 326.8 miles (526 km) as the crow flies. Wheeling, West Virginia is located NW of Norfolk, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 392.2 miles, taking about 7h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia and Wheeling, West Virginia in West 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 Norfolk, Virginia and Wheeling, West 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 Norfolk, Virginia to Wheeling, West Virginia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 53min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 28min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 29min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norfolk, Virginia & Wheeling, West Virginia

Quick Facts

Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
Wheeling, West Virginia
40.06°N, 80.72°W
America/New_York
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients