Norfolk, Virginia to Worcester, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

443.5 miles 713.8 km · straight line
532.3 miles estimated 856.6 km · driving distance
10h 42min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Norfolk, Virginia from Worcester, Massachusetts?

The distance from Norfolk, Virginia to Worcester, Massachusetts is 443.5 miles (713.8 km) as the crow flies. Worcester, Massachusetts is located NNE of Norfolk, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 532.3 miles, taking about 10h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia and Worcester, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

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. 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 Worcester, Massachusetts. 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 Worcester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 42min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 50min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 10min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norfolk, Virginia & Worcester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
Worcester, Massachusetts
42.26°N, 71.80°W
America/New_York
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients