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Halifax County has convenient access to seven Interstate highways, including Interstate 85 which is accessible by US highways 501 and 58 (60 and 55 miles respectively). U.S. primary routes 501 and 360 bisect the area along with state primary route 58. U.S. 29 lies 29 miles to the west. Our strategic location has resulted in companies like Dollar General choosing Halifax County as an ideal location for warehousing and distribution facilities. |  | Driving Times to Major Urban Centers | | Danville, VA | 30 minutes ( 31 miles) | | Durham, NC | 1 Hour (61 miles) | | Greensboro, NC | 1-1/2 Hours (84 miles) | | Roanoke, VA | 1-1/2 Hours (107 miles) | | Richmond, VA | 1-3/4 Hours (115 miles) | | Hampton Roads, VA | 2-3/4 Hours (167 miles) | | Charlotte, NC | 3 Hours (170 miles) | | Washington, DC | 3-1/2 Hours (210 miles) | | Knoxville, TN | 6-1/4 Hours (340 miles) | | Philadelphia, PA | 6-1/2 Hours (360 miles) | | Atlanta, GA | 7 Hours (400 miles) | |  |
 Norfolk Southern Corporation, known as “the Thoroughbred of Transportation”, serves industries in Halifax County with freight service connecting to main lines that stretch from the east coast to Kansas City, Missouri and from Maine and the province of Ontario, Canada to Southern Florida. There are several rail sites in Halifax County that range from approximately 2 acres to 200 acres. Mega sites may be put together for specific needs.- For industrial development support services, contact Mr. Jeffrey Savage, Industrial Development Manager for Eastern Virginia of Norfolk Southern Corporation, Three Commercial Place, Box 251, Norfolk, Virginia 23510-9251. Phone 757-823-5482; FAX 757-533-4884; Email
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or visit www.nscorp.com.
- Map of the Norfolk Southern Railway System (PDF version)
The Port of Hampton Roads is located approximately 170 miles east (less than 3.5 hours) of South Boston on U.S. 58. - Second busiest port on the East Coast (only New York is busier)
- Intermodal Service- cargo may be shifted directly from ship to train or truck
- Trade with more than 100 countries
- Consists of three large state-owned marine terminals: Norfolk International Terminal; Portsmouth Marine Terminal; Virginia Inland Port, a container center in Northern Virginia
The Port of Richmond is located less than 2 hours from Halifax County via U.S. 360 and Interstate 95.
- Container and general cargo facility
- Intermodal service
- Excellent inland geographic location
- 100 miles from the head of the James River
- Adjacent to Interstate I-95
- Rail service by CSX Transportation & Norfolk Southern Corporation
- Port Features
- Dock Apron: 15584' wharf length; 25' depth longside
- Cranes: M-250 Manitowoc; 4600 Manitowoc, & 4100 Manitowoc; heavy lift capability on request
- Warehouse Capacity: 284,000 sq.ft.
- Open Storage: 39 acres; Total Acres: 12
- Weekly container service to Antwerp, Belgium
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