Day trip from Alexandria to Norfolk
Norfolk lies 228 km (142 mi) south of Alexandria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 228 km (142 mi) apart, Norfolk is a realistic day trip from Alexandria: about 3 h 42 min each way by road.
| Alexandria | Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 159,467 | 238,005 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 22301–22350 | 23501–23551 |
What to see in Norfolk
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Public Library | 1,264,157 | 2016 |
| Chrysler Museum of Art | 150,000 | — |
The busiest is Norfolk Public Library at 1,264,157 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Norfolk
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Staying in Norfolk
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Book a hotel in Norfolk
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Common questions
How far is Norfolk from Alexandria?
228 km (142 mi) in a straight line, south of Alexandria; by road roughly 278 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Norfolk by road?
About 3 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Alexandria and Norfolk?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.