Day trip from Washington to Norfolk
Norfolk lies 237 km (147 mi) south of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 237 km (147 mi) apart, Norfolk is a realistic day trip from Washington: about 3 h 51 min each way by road.
| Washington | Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 238,005 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 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 Washington?
237 km (147 mi) in a straight line, south of Washington; by road roughly 289 km (180 mi).
How long does it take to get from Washington to Norfolk by road?
About 3 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington 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.