Origin
Colonial Heights, VA
Evening in Colonial Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Colonial Heights, VA to Newport News, VA
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
79.8 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
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6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colonial Heights, VA
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Newport News, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Colonial Heights, VA to Newport News, VA covers 79.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Ellerslie Avenue, Boulevard, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.77 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from Colonial Heights, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 79.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Ellerslie Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Colonial Heights, VA to Newport News, VA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colonial Heights, VA to Newport News, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Ellerslie Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Woods Edge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ramblewood Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Golf Course Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Bermuda Hundred Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Hundred Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Ellerslie Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Heights, VA and Newport News, VA.
1
Start on the route
256 ft
·
25 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Ellerslie Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Ellerslie Avenue
3
Turn right onto Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Boulevard
4
Continue on Route 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 1
5
Turn right onto Woods Edge Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Woods Edge Road
6
Continue on Woods Edge Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Woods Edge Road
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramblewood Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ramblewood Drive
8
Turn left onto Golf Course Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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Golf Course Road
9
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Bermuda Hundred Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Bermuda Hundred Road
10
Merge slight left onto West Hundred Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Hundred Road
11
Turn left onto Rivers Bend Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Rivers Bend Boulevard
12
Continue on Rivers Bend Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rivers Bend Boulevard
13
Continue on Meadowville Technology Parkway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Meadowville Technology Parkway
14
Take the ramp left toward I 295 North
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 295 North
15
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64 East: Norfolk
20
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
22
Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
23
Turn right onto Diligence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diligence Drive
24
At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
25
Turn left
413 ft
·
33 sec
26
At the end of the road, turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.9 miles from Colonial Heights, VA, or about 41m into the drive.
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 79.8 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 10m
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 Colonial Heights, 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 Colonial Heights, VA
This is one driving day of about 79.8 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Colonial Heights, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.9 mi from Colonial Heights, VA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 79.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Colonial Heights, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$12.77 one way
$25.54 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
| premium | $4.78 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.38 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.11 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Evening in Newport News on Sunday
Local time
5:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
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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
1 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
1h 22m 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 Colonial Heights, VA to Newport News, VA covers 79.8 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Ellerslie Avenue, Boulevard, Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.9 miles from Colonial Heights, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Colonial Heights, VA to Newport News, VA is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Colonial Heights, VA to Newport News, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Colonial Heights, VA to Newport News, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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