Origin
Hurt, VA
Evening in Hurt on Sunday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hurt, VA to Newport News, VA
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
198.9 mi
320 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 20m
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6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport News, VA
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Hurt, VA to Newport News, VA covers 198.9 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Hurt Road, Ricky Van Shelton Drive, Pittsylvania Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.83 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
99.5 miles from Hurt, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 32m drive with frequent turns across 198.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Hurt Road 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 Hurt, VA to Newport News, VA is easy. At 3h 32m 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 Hurt, VA to Newport News, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Hurt Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ricky Van Shelton Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pittsylvania Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 29 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Colonial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brookneal Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Hurt Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hurt, VA and Newport News, VA.
1
Start on Prospect Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Road
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Hurt Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hurt Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ricky Van Shelton Drive
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ricky Van Shelton Drive
4
Continue on Pittsylvania Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Pittsylvania Avenue
5
Turn right onto 7th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
7th Street
6
Turn left onto Main Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
7
Take the ramp right toward US 29 North
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
US 29 North
8
Turn right onto Colonial Highway
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Colonial Highway
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookneal Highway
341 ft
·
8 sec
·
Brookneal Highway
10
Continue on Village Highway
9.2 mi
·
17 min
·
Village Highway
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Village Highway
112 ft
·
2 sec
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Village Highway
12
Exit the roundabout onto Village Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Village Highway
13
Turn right onto Richmond Highway
8.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Richmond Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
15
Turn slight left
19 mi
·
21 min
16
Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
West James Anderson Highway
17
Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East James Anderson Highway
18
Continue on Anderson Highway
37 mi
·
48 min
·
Anderson Highway
19
Continue on Midlothian Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Midlothian Turnpike
20
Turn right onto Old Hundred Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Hundred Road
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road
148 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Hundred Road
22
Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Hundred Road
23
Continue on Powhite Parkway
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Powhite Parkway
24
Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Powhite Parkway
25
Keep slight right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
26
Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Expressway
27
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport
28
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street
30
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
31
Merge slight left
67 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
32
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
33
Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
34
Turn right onto Diligence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diligence Drive
35
At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
36
Turn left
413 ft
·
33 sec
37
At the end of the road, turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
38
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 99.5 miles from Hurt, VA, or about 1h 46m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.5 miles or 1h 46m 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 53m
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 Hurt, 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 Hurt, VA
This is one driving day of about 198.9 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hurt, 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 99.5 mi from Hurt, VA · 1h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 99.5 miles from Hurt, 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
$31.83 one way
$63.66 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $34.68 | $69.36 |
| premium | $4.78 | $37.42 | $74.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.19 | $88.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.7 | 0 | $20.88 | $9.55 |
| Efficient EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.40 | $7.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.85 | $12.73 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
99 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
2 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 32m 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 Hurt, VA to Newport News, VA covers 198.9 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Hurt Road, Ricky Van Shelton Drive, Pittsylvania Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.5 miles from Hurt, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.83 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.
The drive from Hurt, VA to Newport News, VA is easy. At 3h 32m 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 Hurt, VA to Newport News, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hurt, VA to Newport News, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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