Origin
Apple Mountain Lake, VA
Morning in Apple Mountain Lake on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apple Mountain Lake, VA to Newport News, VA
Data updated 20 minutes ago
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
184.1 mi
296 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
★
6 AM
3h 44m
8 AM
4h 9m
10 AM
3h 53m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 54m
5 PM
4h 8m
8 PM
3h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Apple Mountain Lake, VA
Tom Fisk
Newport News, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Apple Mountain Lake, VA to Newport News, VA covers 184.1 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 17, I 64, I 66 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75 miles on US 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92 miles from Apple Mountain Lake, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 43m highway drive covering 184.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 17 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 75 miles on US 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 75 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
953 ft
32 ft
Total Climb
8 ft
Total Descent
929 ft
Highest Point
953 ft
Elevation Range
921 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.3 miles in near US 17 / Eastern Bypass.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 184.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.3 miles (US 17 / Eastern Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.1 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
25.3 mi into trip
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~33m in
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US 17 / Eastern Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17 / Eastern Bypass toward US 17 South: Fredericksburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 17 South: Fredericksburg
7
62.1 mi into trip
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~1h 26m in
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US 17
Take the exit onto US 17 toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
8
110.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 84A
Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va B...
8
124.9 mi into trip
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~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
7
182.9 mi into trip
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~3h 40m in
Take the exit toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 258A
Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Apple Mountain Lake, VA and Newport News, VA, road signs point toward Fredericksburg, Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.
Fredericksburg
16.1 mi in
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~20m
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via US 17
Norfolk
110.1 mi in
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~2h 19m
Va Beach
110.1 mi in
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~2h 19m
Virginia Beach
124.9 mi in
|
~2h 35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 75 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 64 | 56.7 mi | 1h 2m |
| I 66 | 14.9 mi | 15m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 13 mi | 14m |
| James Madison Highway | 11.6 mi | 16m |
| Eastern Bypass | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Winchester Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Diligence Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 75 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Mountain Lake, VA and Newport News, VA.
1
Start on Northern Spy Drive
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
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Northern Spy Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Granny Smith Road
231 ft
·
11 sec
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Granny Smith Road
3
Turn right onto McIntosh Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
McIntosh Drive
4
Continue on Apple Mountain Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Apple Mountain Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge onto I 66
15 mi
·
15 min
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I 66
7
Take the exit onto US 17
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 17
Toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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US 17
9
Merge onto US 17
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Winchester Road
10
Continue on US 17
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
James Madison Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Eastern Bypass
Toward US 17 South: Fredericksburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 15; US 17; US 29
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
James Madison Highway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 17
27 mi
·
39 min
·
US 17
Toward US 17 South
14
Take the exit onto US 17
48 mi
·
53 min
·
US 17
Toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 84A
Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Merge onto I 295
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 64
57 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 258A
Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn straight onto US 17
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
21
Turn right onto Diligence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diligence Drive
22
At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
23
Turn left
413 ft
·
33 sec
24
At end of road, turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92 miles from Apple Mountain Lake, VA, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newport News, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Apple Mountain Lake, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Apple Mountain Lake, VA
This is one driving day of about 184.1 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Apple Mountain Lake, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 75 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92 mi from Apple Mountain Lake, VA · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92 miles from Apple Mountain Lake, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75 miles.
Arriving in Newport News, VA
The final approach into Newport News, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Newport News, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.46 one way
$58.93 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $32.10 | $64.20 |
| premium | $4.78 | $34.63 | $69.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.90 | $81.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.33 | $8.84 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.11 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.77 | $11.78 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Newport News, VA
Morning in Newport News on Wednesday
Local time
7:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
La Plata, MD
92 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Apple Mountain Lake, VA to Newport News, VA covers 184.1 miles and takes about 3h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 17, I 64, I 66. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92 miles from Apple Mountain Lake, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 184.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.3 miles (US 17 / Eastern Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.1 miles (US 17): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 110.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Apple Mountain Lake, VA and Newport News, VA, road signs point toward Fredericksburg, Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.
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