Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Philadelphia to Norfolk. If you're planning a road trip to Norfolk, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Philadelphia
drive for about 35 minutes
11:35 am Wilmington (Delaware)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:35 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
2:00 pm Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:00 pm
drive for about 54 minutes
3:54 pm Ocean City (Maryland)
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 3 hours
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10:00 am leave from Ocean City (Maryland)
drive for about 48 minutes
10:48 am Chincoteague Island
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:48 am
drive for about 53 minutes
12:42 pm Exmore
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:42 pm
drive for about 59 minutes
2:41 pm Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:41 pm
drive for about 22 minutes
4:03 pm arrive in Norfolk
day 2 driving ≈ 3 hours
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Wilmington (Delaware) (9 answers)
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Ocean City (Maryland) (10 answers)
Chincoteague Island (8 answers)
Chincoteague Island (3 mentions)
questions about Chincoteague Island:
What highway am I traveling on
Exmore
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (4 mentions)
This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
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Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Norfolk to Philadelphia drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Philadelphia? Try searching for places within 5 hours of Philadelphia.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Philadelphia to Norfolk. Or get a full Philadelphia to Norfolk flight plan.
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