Origin
Newport News, VA
Morning in Newport News on Friday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport News, VA to Chatmoss, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
246.5 mi
397 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
★
6 AM
5h 5m
8 AM
5h 32m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 12m
3 PM
5h 16m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport News, VA
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Chatmoss, VA
Eric Joseph
Trip Overview
The drive from Newport News, VA to Chatmoss, VA covers 246.5 miles and takes about 5h 5m 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 $38.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123.3 miles from Newport News, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 5m. Total distance: 246.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 5m drive with frequent turns across 246.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Thimble Shoals Boulevard 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 5m 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 Newport News, VA to Chatmoss, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Thimble Shoals Boulevard | — | — |
| Diligence Drive | — | — |
| J Clyde Morris Boulevard | — | — |
| I 64 West | — | — |
| VA 106 | — | — |
| Emmaus Church Road | — | — |
| Roxbury Road | — | — |
| Jordan Point Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News, VA and Chatmoss, VA.
1
Start on the route
82 ft
·
12 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
413 ft
·
32 sec
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Diligence Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Diligence Drive
5
Turn left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
6
Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard
167 ft
·
10 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
8
Merge slight left
47 mi
·
51 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
10
Keep slight left
151 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn left onto Emmaus Church Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Emmaus Church Road
12
Continue on Roxbury Road
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Roxbury Road
13
Continue on Jordan Point Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jordan Point Road
14
Turn right onto James River Drive
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
James River Drive
15
Continue on East Randolph Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Randolph Road
16
Turn left onto Winston Churchill Drive
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Churchill Drive
17
Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
18
Continue on Woodlawn Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodlawn Street
19
Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
20
Continue on East Washington Street
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Washington Street
21
Take the exit left toward I 85 South, I 95 South
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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I 85 South, I 95 South
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
23
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
25
Keep slight left to continue on US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
253 ft
·
9 sec
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US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
26
Turn right onto East Atlantic Street
502 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Atlantic Street
27
Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hill Bypass
28
Continue on Highway 1
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
29
Continue on Highway 58
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 58
30
Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
31
Continue on Highway 58
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 58
32
Continue on Philpott Road
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Philpott Road
33
Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Highway
34
Continue on South Boston Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Boston Road
35
Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
36
Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Danville Expressway
37
Keep slight left
15 mi
·
20 min
38
Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke
39
Take the exit slight right toward SR 650
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
SR 650
40
Turn right onto Irisburg Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Irisburg Road
41
Turn right onto Old Liberty Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Liberty Drive
42
Turn left onto Mount Olivet Road
249 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mount Olivet Road
43
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 123.3 miles from Newport News, VA, or about 2h 32m 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 54 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.3 miles or 2h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chatmoss, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newport News, 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 Newport News, VA
This is one driving day of about 246.5 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Newport News, 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 123.3 mi from Newport News, VA · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.3 miles from Newport News, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chatmoss, VA
The final approach into Chatmoss, 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 Chatmoss, 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
$38.55 one way
$77.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.15 | $84.30 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.62 | $91.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.42 | $108.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74 | 0 | $25.88 | $11.83 |
| Efficient EV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.57 | $9.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.6 | 1 | $34.51 | $15.78 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 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.
Destination
Chatmoss, VA
Morning in Chatmoss on Friday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Lawrenceville, VA
123 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
33 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Newport News, VA to Chatmoss, VA covers 246.5 miles and takes about 5h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Thimble Shoals Boulevard, Diligence Drive, J Clyde Morris Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 123.3 miles from Newport News, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.55 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 5m 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 Newport News, VA to Chatmoss, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newport News, VA to Chatmoss, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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