This page delivers traffic analytics for Norfolk City, Virginia. Our metrics are calculated with multi-sourced, cross-verified data from real-world mobile and sensor networks, and averaged for Norfolk City, Virginia among 327 road miles divided in 9,568 segments. Our metrics go beyond simple volume counts to provide actionable insights on traffic intensity, congestion, commercial vehicle flow, and network performance with highest possible granularity (average segment length is 181 ft). Whether you are evaluating a new retail location, planning logistics routes, or assessing infrastructure needs, this data helps you move from assumptions to certainty.
Data sourced from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform.
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
10,118
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
6.5%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.4 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
22.4%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
40.2 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$77,105
Our data indicates an estimated average traffic volume of 10,118 vehicles per day in Norfolk City, Virginia that results in 4,474,423 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.6 billion per year). The traffic stream is comprised of an average of 1 truck for every 15 vehicles. Typical time spent behind the wheel per trip is 31.4 minutes, which already accounts for delays at signals, intersections, and congestion.
Analytical insight
When compared to the Virginia state averages: At 10,118 vehicles per day, the average monitored road in Norfolk carries 89% more traffic than the state average of 5,349 vehicles per day - a critical factor for logistics and site planning. Network-wide, Norfolk accounts for about 2.0% of Virginia's statewide total, at 4,474,423 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈1.6 billion per year). At 31.4 minutes, the average travel time matches the state level closely. Congestion runs 33% higher than the state level, at a ratio of 22.4% - more pronounced congestion - crucial for traffic control improvement and logistics planning. By volume, Norfolk's 10,118 vehicles per day outpaces 92% of counties in Virginia. Its average travel time of 31.4 minutes is longer than 40% of counties in Virginia.
Highway vs. Non-Highway Traffic Analysis
Highway Traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
33,558
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
8.7%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
33.3 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
57.8%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
41.9 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$83,232
A significant volume of traffic in Norfolk City, Virginia utilizes the highway network. The average highway carries 33,558 vehicles per day, 296% more than the average non-highway road in the same area, which carries 8,466 vehicles per day. That average covers 73 highway road miles divided in 630 segments (average segment length 612 ft), together carrying 2,319,666 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈847 million per year). That is more highway travel volume than 89% of counties in Virginia. Trucks constitute 8.7% of highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Highway truck concentration here runs 34% lower than the state average, at 8.7% - positioning Norfolk as a primarily local traffic hub. For logistics operators, this validates the importance of local access. By truck concentration, highways here outrank 18% of counties in Virginia. 72% of counties in Virginia see fewer highway trucks per day than Norfolk's roughly 2,913.
Non-highway traffic
Traffic
Traffic
The average number of vehicles that travel each day over any road in the road network.
8,466
Trucks
Trucks
The percentage of the total traffic volume composed of heavy vehicles.
4.1%
Average travel time
Average travel time
The average time of travel averaged among all vehicles traveling on the road network.
31.2 min
Congestion ratio
Congestion ratio
The rate at which the actual travel time exceeds free-flow travel time, averaged among all roads in the network.
19.9%
Drivers’ average age
Drivers’ average age
Average age of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
37.8 yrs
Drivers’ average income
Drivers’ average income
Average income of residents in the geographic areas where the vehicle trips originated.
$70,580
The non-highway road network in Norfolk City, Virginia supports a substantial volume of traffic. The average non-highway road carries 8,466 vehicles per day, 75% less than the average highway in the same area, which carries 33,558 vehicles per day. That average covers 254 non-highway road miles divided in 8,938 segments (average segment length 150 ft), together carrying 2,154,757 vehicle-miles traveled per day (≈786 million per year). Trucks constitute 4.1% of non-highway traffic.
Analytical insight
Compared to highways, non-highway routes see 53% fewer trucks by share. The non-highway congestion ratio of 19.9% is 27% higher than the state level, suggesting slower local mobility than the state average. Overall, average travel time here is longer than 40% of counties in Virginia. Trip origins here have higher average income than 55% of counties in Virginia. The driver population here skews older than 1% of counties in Virginia.
Time-of-Day & Seasonal Patterns
Peak Traffic Windows
Weekday peaks:
AM peak 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and PM peak 12:00 PM–6:00 PM, with volumes reaching approximately 49% higher than the daily average.
Weekend traffic:
Weekend volumes run about 39% below weekday levels.
Seasonal Fluctuation
Busy season:
August–October is the high season, with volumes +3% versus the annual average.
Lowest month:
December is the quietest month, with volumes -10% versus the annual average.
Analytical insight
In Norfolk City, Virginia, the peak hour concentrates about 6% of the day's traffic, and seasonal swing is mild at +3% in high season.
Traffic Flow Profile Comparison
Metric
Norfolk
Virginia
Average
Difference
Traffic
10,118
5,349
+89.1%
Truck % (Total Traffic)
6.5%
9.6%
-32.5%
Truck % (Highway)
8.7%
13.1%
-33.7%
Avg. Travel Time
31.4 min
31.7 min
-0.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
The average daily traffic volume is calculated at 10,118 vehicles per day, providing a baseline for daily operations and site assessment.
Norfolk's highway truck share of 8.7% is higher than 18% of counties in Virginia.
Drivers on Norfolk roads have a median age of 40 years, and the median household income of the neighborhoods trips originate from averages $77,105 - useful context for retail siting and customer profiling.
Weekday peaks occur between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM in the morning and between 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM in the evening - about 49% above the daily average.
Trucks account for approximately 6.5% of the total traffic mix across all road types, with a significantly higher concentration of 8.7% on highways.
Traffic volumes are typically 3% higher during August–October. Volumes drop to their lowest levels in December, averaging 9,114 vehicles per day - a 10% decrease from the annual average.
The average travel time for drivers is 31.4 minutes, offering a standard metric for commute and delivery route planning.
Data Sources & Methodology
The data presented on this page is derived from TrafficZoom's proprietary analytics platform, which aggregates and normalizes information from multiple sources, including:
Mobile device location data (anonymized and aggregated)
