Origin
Exmore, VA
Morning in Exmore on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Exmore, VA to Newport News, VA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
79.2 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
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6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Exmore, VA
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Newport News, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Exmore, VA to Newport News, VA covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Lankford Highway, Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.39 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
39.6 miles from Exmore, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 79.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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 Exmore, VA to Newport News, VA is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Exmore, VA to Newport News, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lankford Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northampton Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 17 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exmore, VA and Newport News, VA.
1
Start on Westfield Avenue
46 ft
·
4 sec
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Westfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Lankford Highway
29 mi
·
39 min
·
Lankford Highway
4
Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lankford Highway
5
Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
6
Continue on Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Northampton Boulevard
7
Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
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I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond
9
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
19 mi
·
27 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
10
Keep slight left
4.3 mi
·
5 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
12
Merge slight left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
13
Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Diligence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diligence Drive
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
16
Turn left
413 ft
·
33 sec
17
At the end of the road, turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
18
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 39.6 miles from Exmore, VA, or about 45m 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 79.2 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.6 miles or 45m 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 17m
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 Exmore, 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 Exmore, VA
This is one driving day of about 79.2 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Exmore, 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 39.6 mi from Exmore, VA · 45m 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 79.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.6 miles from Exmore, 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
$12.39 one way
$24.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $13.54 | $27.08 |
| premium | $4.70 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.49 | $34.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
$4.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
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
Morning in Newport News on Wednesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 31m 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 Exmore, VA to Newport News, VA covers 79.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Lankford Highway, Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.6 miles from Exmore, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.39 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 Exmore, VA to Newport News, VA is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Exmore, VA to Newport News, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Exmore, VA to Newport News, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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