Cities Near Norfolk
Cities near Norfolk, Virginia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Hampton, Virginia Beach, Suffolk. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Norfolk, Virginia is Hampton, about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 44 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 13 mi / 21 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Virginia Beach | 17 mi / 27 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Suffolk | 18 mi / 30 km | 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Newport News | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Richmond | 81 mi / 130 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Greenville | 104 mi / 168 km | 2 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rocky Mount | 105 mi / 168 km | 2 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Waldorf | 128 mi / 206 km | 2 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Dale City | 136 mi / 219 km | 3 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Alexandria | 142 mi / 228 km | 3 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Norfolk
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hampton, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Newport News, Richmond. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Norfolk
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Greenville, Rocky Mount, Waldorf, Dale City, Alexandria. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Norfolk include Hampton, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Newport News, Richmond. The closest is Hampton, about 13 miles (21 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Norfolk
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Hampton
- → Best time to visit Virginia Beach
- → Best time to visit Suffolk
- → Best time to visit Newport News
- → Best time to visit Richmond
- → Best time to visit Greenville
- → Best time to visit Rocky Mount
- → Best time to visit Waldorf
- → Best time to visit Dale City
- → Best time to visit Alexandria