Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
The drive from Newport News, VA to Bensley, VA covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Thimble Shoals Boulevard, Diligence Drive, J Clyde Morris Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.23 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
36 miles from Newport News, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 72 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thimble Shoals Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Diligence Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| J Clyde Morris Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News, VA and Bensley, VA.
Start on the route
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
Turn left onto Diligence Drive
Turn left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC
Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge
Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport
Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North, US 301 North: Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond
Turn straight onto Route 1
Turn left
Turn left
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 72 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 43m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bensley, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Newport News, 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 Newport News, VA
This is one driving day of about 72 miles and 1h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from Newport News, VA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Newport News, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bensley, 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 Bensley, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.23 one way
$22.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.55 | $25.11 |
| premium | $4.78 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Newport News on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Bensley on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
88°F
Middletown, MD
36 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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