Newport News, VA Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Newport News, VA is a local road trip base with 51 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 25-mile quick runs to 258-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Newport News, VA spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

51

Longest Drive

417.7 mi

Weber City, VA

Quickest Drive

15m

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.

Weber City, VA to Newport News, VA 417.7 mi · 6h 34m Claypool Hill, VA to Newport News, VA 381.2 mi · 6h 3m Stuart, VA to Newport News, VA 273.6 mi · 5h 38m Cedar Bluff, VA to Newport News, VA 257.7 mi · 4h 47m

Continue From Newport News, VA

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

Newport News, VA to Cedar Bluff, VA 258.2 mi · 4h 48m Newport News, VA to Buchanan, VA 228.9 mi · 4h 14m Newport News, VA to Glasgow, VA 220.4 mi · 4h 6m Newport News, VA to Danville, VA 214.2 mi · 4h 24m

Trips from Newport News, VA

Newport News, VA to Cedar Bluff, VA

258.2 mi 4h 48m

Newport News, VA to Buchanan, VA

228.9 mi 4h 14m

Newport News, VA to Glasgow, VA

220.4 mi 4h 6m

Newport News, VA to Danville, VA

214.2 mi 4h 24m

Newport News, VA to Altavista, VA

195.5 mi 4h 15m

Newport News, VA to West Lynchburg, VA

181.6 mi 3h 50m

Newport News, VA to Amherst, VA

169.4 mi 3h 38m

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 Baileys Crossroads, VA

165.2 mi 3h 11m

Newport News, VA to Annandale, VA

163.3 mi 3h 8m

Newport News, VA to Fort Hunt, VA

161.9 mi 3h 12m

Newport News, VA to Appomattox, VA

159.9 mi 3h 19m

Newport News, VA to Bristow, VA

158 mi 3h 7m

Newport News, VA to Lorton, VA

152.9 mi 2h 55m

Newport News, VA to Dale City, VA

147 mi 2h 49m

Newport News, VA to Bealeton, VA

145.1 mi 2h 51m

Newport News, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA

133 mi 2h 32m

Driving from Newport News, VA

Expect an average of 144 miles and about 2h 53m behind the wheel when leaving Newport News, VA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 258 miles (4h 48m), while the shortest is just 25 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Newport News, VA include Cedar Bluff, VA (258.2 mi, 4h 48m), Buchanan, VA (228.9 mi, 4h 14m), Glasgow, VA (220.4 mi, 4h 6m), Danville, VA (214.2 mi, 4h 24m), and Altavista, VA (195.5 mi, 4h 15m). 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 144-mile trip from Newport News, VA, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 25 mapped routes leaving Newport News, VA and 26 routes heading into Newport News, VA, covering 51 total connections. Distances range from 25 to 258 miles.

The longest mapped route from Newport News, VA covers 258 miles and takes approximately 4h 48m. Shorter options start at just 25 miles.

The average route from Newport News, VA runs about 144 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 144-mile trip from Newport News, VA costs roughly $23 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 Cedar Bluff, VA, Buchanan, VA, Glasgow, VA and Danville, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.