Trip from Glasgow, VA to Newport News, VA

Drive Time

3h 24m

Distance

219.5 mi

353 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Glasgow, VA to Newport News, VA covers 219.5 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Anderson Street, Blue Ridge Road, Rockbridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.13 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

109.7 miles from Glasgow, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 24m drive with frequent turns across 219.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Anderson 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glasgow, VA to Newport News, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Anderson Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Blue Ridge Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Rockbridge Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Glasgow Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Magnolia Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Beech Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
West 29th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Midland Trail	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Anderson Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow, VA and Newport News, VA.

Start on the route

249 ft · 20 sec · the route

Turn right onto Anderson Street

213 ft · 9 sec · Anderson Street

Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Blue Ridge Road

Turn left onto Rockbridge Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rockbridge Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Glasgow Highway

6.1 mi · 7 min · Glasgow Highway

Continue on South Magnolia Avenue

2.1 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue

Turn straight

0.6 mi · 43 sec

Turn straight onto Beech Avenue

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Beech Avenue

Turn left onto West 29th Street

0.6 mi · 43 sec · West 29th Street

Continue on East Midland Trail

2.7 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Merge slight left

32 mi · 34 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

90 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 64 East: Richmond

Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

23 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

Merge slight left

57 mi · 1 hr 2 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard

Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

0.1 mi · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

Turn right onto Diligence Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Diligence Drive

At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

Turn left

413 ft · 33 sec

At the end of the road, turn right

82 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at your 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 109.7 miles from Glasgow, VA, or about 1h 42m 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 80 miles or 1h 14m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 109.7 miles or 1h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newport News, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Glasgow, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Glasgow, VA

This is one driving day of about 219.5 miles and 3h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Glasgow, 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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 109.7 mi from Glasgow, VA · 1h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

La Plata, MD

110 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

Cumberland, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

La Plata, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.7 miles from Glasgow, 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

$35.13 one way

$70.26 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$38.27	$76.55
premium	$4.78	$41.29	$82.58
diesel	$5.64	$48.77	$97.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 76.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65.9	0	$23.05	$10.54
Efficient EV	54.9	0	$19.21	$8.78
EV Truck/SUV	87.8	1	$30.73	$14.05

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Glasgow, VA

Afternoon in Glasgow on Sunday

Local time

2:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newport News, VA

Afternoon in Newport News on Sunday

Local time

2:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

62°F

La Plata, MD

110 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

3 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

3h 24m 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 Glasgow, VA to Newport News, VA covers 219.5 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Anderson Street, Blue Ridge Road, Rockbridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 109.7 miles from Glasgow, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.13 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 straightforward 3h 24m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Glasgow, VA to Newport News, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Glasgow, VA to Newport News, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.