Washington to Norfolk by train
Norfolk lies 237 km (147 mi) south of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 12 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 289 km (180 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| 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) |
| Stations on record | Washington Union Station, Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, New Jersey Avenue Station | Norfolk station |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 23501–23551 |
Where to book trains from Washington to Norfolk
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Staying 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 train?
About 3 h 12 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.