Newport News, VA Road Trips

Newport News, VA serves as a solid road trip base in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 8 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 36-mile quick runs to 201-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Newport News, VA spread mainly west and north, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

19

Longest Drive

260.7 mi

Stuart, VA

Quickest Drive

13m

Hampton, VA

Plan Around Newport News, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Newport News, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Stuart, VA to Newport News, VA 260.7 mi · 4h 39m Gretna, VA to Newport News, VA 201.2 mi · 3h 38m South Boston, VA to Newport News, VA 172 mi · 3h 9m Lake Barcroft, VA to Newport News, VA 166.2 mi · 2h 55m

Continue From Newport News, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Newport News, VA to Danville, VA 201.3 mi · 3h 41m Newport News, VA to Altavista, VA 195.5 mi · 4h 15m Newport News, VA to Gainesville, VA 167.5 mi · 3h 19m Newport News, VA to Lake Barcroft, VA 166.2 mi · 3h 16m

Trips from Newport News, VA

Newport News, VA to Danville, VA

201.3 mi 3h 41m

Newport News, VA to Altavista, VA

195.5 mi 4h 15m

Newport News, VA to Gainesville, VA

167.5 mi 3h 19m

Newport News, VA to Lake Barcroft, VA

166.2 mi 3h 16m

Newport News, VA to Appomattox, VA

159.9 mi 3h 19m

Newport News, VA to Bensley, VA

72 mi 1h 26m

Newport News, VA to Kilmarnock, VA

55.6 mi 1h 27m

Newport News, VA to Suffolk, VA

35.8 mi 41m

Driving from Newport News, VA

On average, trips departing from Newport News, VA run 132 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 41m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 201 miles (4h 15m), while the shortest is just 36 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Newport News, VA most often head toward Danville, VA (201.3 mi, 3h 41m), Altavista, VA (195.5 mi, 4h 15m), Gainesville, VA (167.5 mi, 3h 19m), Lake Barcroft, VA (166.2 mi, 3h 16m), and Appomattox, VA (159.9 mi, 3h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 132-mile trip from Newport News, VA, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Newport News, VA and 11 routes heading into Newport News, VA, covering 19 total connections. Distances range from 36 to 201 miles.

The longest mapped route from Newport News, VA covers 201 miles and takes approximately 4h 15m. Shorter options start at just 36 miles.

The average route from Newport News, VA runs about 132 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 41m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 132-mile trip from Newport News, VA costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Newport News, VA include Danville, VA, Altavista, VA, Gainesville, VA and Lake Barcroft, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.