Trip from Lake Barcroft, VA to Newport News, VA

Drive Time

3h 16m

Distance

165.4 mi

266 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 5m ★

6 AM

3h 17m

8 AM

3h 41m

10 AM

3h 25m

12 PM

3h 23m

3 PM

3h 26m

5 PM

3h 39m

8 PM

3h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Newport News, VA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 165.4 miles, your journey from Lake Barcroft to Newport News connects Northern Virginia to the coast in just over 3 hours and 16 minutes. Since this trip is well within a single day's reach, you can easily complete it in one go without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $26 for fuel to cover the distance. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares like I-95, I-64, and the Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway. Given the highway-focused nature of this drive, it serves as a straightforward, functional link between these two Southeast Virginia locations rather than a leisurely backcountry tour.

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

82.7 miles from Lake Barcroft, VA

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

Drive Character

Expect a high-speed, interstate-heavy experience, as roughly 64% of your travel occurs on major highways. You will spend much of your time navigating the flow of heavy traffic common on the I-95 and I-64 corridors. The drive reaches its peak intensity during the longest uninterrupted stretch, which lasts 56.7 miles on I-64. Because the route is strictly highway-focused, you should prepare for a consistent, utilitarian pace behind the wheel. The character of the road remains fairly uniform throughout the journey, prioritizing efficiency and connectivity over local, winding scenery.

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.

I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in near SR 648 / Edsall Road.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 165.4 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 5.2 miles (SR 648 / Edsall Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | SR 648 / Edsall Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 648 / Edsall Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

42.7 mi into trip | ~59m in | I 95

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

91.3 mi into trip | ~1h 52m 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...

106.2 mi into trip | ~2h 8m 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

164.2 mi into trip | ~3h 13m 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 Along This Route

Between Lake Barcroft, VA and Newport News, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.

Norfolk

91.3 mi in | ~1h 52m

Va Beach

91.3 mi in | ~1h 52m

Virginia Beach

106.2 mi in | ~2h 8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	56.7 mi	1h 2m
I 95	48.6 mi	53m
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway	36.9 mi	43m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	13 mi	14m
Braddock Road	1.8 mi	4m
Columbia Pike	0.8 mi	1m
Sleepy Hollow Road	0.7 mi	1m
Waterway Drive	0.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 56.7 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Crosswoods Drive

57 ft · 8 sec · Crosswoods Drive

Turn left onto Waterway Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Waterway Drive

Continue on Waterway Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Waterway Drive

Turn slight left onto Dearborn Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dearborn Drive

At end of road, turn left onto SR 613

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sleepy Hollow Road

At end of road, turn left onto VA 244

0.8 mi · 1 min · Columbia Pike

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto SR 613

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Lincolnia Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto SR 620

1.8 mi · 4 min · Braddock Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Clifton Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Clifton Street

At end of road, turn left onto SR 648

0.4 mi · 1 min · Edsall Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 395 South: Richmond

Merge onto I 395

0.6 mi · 45 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 395

36 mi · 43 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Exit 1A Toward I 95 South: Richmond Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

49 mi · 53 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

1.9 mi · 2 min

Exit 84A Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Merge onto I 295

13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min

Exit 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 64

57 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 64

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 258A Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto US 17

0.1 mi · 10 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

Turn right onto Diligence Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Diligence Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

Turn left

413 ft · 33 sec

At end of road, turn right

82 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 3-hour and 16-minute drive, plan for at least one strategic stop to break up the monotony of the highway stretches. Leaving during off-peak hours is essential, as the heavy reliance on I-95 and the Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway can lead to significant congestion. Since you are looking at a $26 fuel cost, check your tank levels before hitting the major interstates to avoid paying premium prices at busy rest stops. Keep a close eye on traffic alerts for I-64, especially near the end of your trip, as this section can fluctuate in speed. Flexibility is your best asset here, so allow yourself extra time to adjust to potential backups along these high-traffic arteries.

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 82.7 miles from Lake Barcroft, VA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.7 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 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.7 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 42m

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 Lake Barcroft, 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 Lake Barcroft, VA

This is one driving day of about 165.4 miles and 3h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake Barcroft, 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 I 64 for about 56.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.7 mi from Lake Barcroft, VA · 1h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

83 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

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

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.7 miles from Lake Barcroft, 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

$26.47 one way

$52.94 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$28.84	$57.68
premium	$4.78	$31.11	$62.23
diesel	$5.64	$36.75	$73.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.6	$17.37	$7.94
Efficient EV	41.4	$14.47	$6.62
EV Truck/SUV	66.2	$23.16	$10.59

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Lake Barcroft, VA

Evening in Lake Barcroft on Sunday

Local time

5:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

83 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 16m 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 Lake Barcroft, VA to Newport News, VA covers 165.4 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, I 95, Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 82.7 miles from Lake Barcroft, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.47 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.

Between Lake Barcroft, VA and Newport News, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.

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