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Trip from Newport News, VA to Carrollton, VA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

24m

Distance

14.4 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

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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Downtown Carrollton, VA, VA

Carrollton, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newport News, VA to Carrollton, VA covers 14.4 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on James River Bridge, Jefferson Avenue, Carrollton Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on James River Bridge. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.25 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

7.2 miles from Newport News, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 24m drive with frequent turns across 14.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
James River Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pilot House Drive.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pilot House Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Thimble Shoals Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 17; VA 143 / Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Pilot House Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Pilot House Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Thimble Shoals Boulevard

Turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 17; VA 143 / Jefferson Avenue

Turn left onto US 17; VA 143 / Jefferson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
5.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 17; US 258; VA 32 / Mercury Boulevard

Merge onto US 17; US 258; VA 32 / Mercury Boulevard

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
14 mi into trip | ~23m in | SR 670 / Norsworthy Drive

Turn right onto SR 670 / Norsworthy Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
James River Bridge 4.4 mi 6m
Jefferson Avenue 4.1 mi 7m
Carrollton Boulevard 2.4 mi 3m
Brewers Neck Boulevard 1.2 mi 1m
Mercury Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
J Clyde Morris Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Norsworthy Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Thimble Shoals Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: James River Bridge — 4.4 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

438 ft · 34 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left onto Pilot House Drive

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Pilot House Drive
3

Turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
4

Turn right onto US 17

0.7 mi · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
5

Turn left onto US 17; VA 143

4.1 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp onto US 17

394 ft · 12 sec · US 17
7

Merge onto US 17; US 258; VA 32

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mercury Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32

4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge
9

Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32

2.4 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10

Turn right onto US 258; VA 32

1.2 mi · 1 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
11

Turn right onto SR 670

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Norsworthy Drive
12

Arrive at destination

SR 670

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.2 miles from Newport News, VA, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.4 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 14.4 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.2 miles or 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carrollton, 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 14.4 miles and 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newport News, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on James River Bridge for about 4.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.2 mi from Newport News, VA · 13m into the drive

Downtown Middletown, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

7 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 14.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.2 miles from Newport News, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Carrollton, VA

The final approach into Carrollton, 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 Carrollton, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 5.4
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
View on nps.gov
Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour $15
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.25 one way

$4.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $2.46 $4.92
premium $4.70 $2.67 $5.33
diesel $5.61 $3.18 $6.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 1 day ago

Origin

Newport News, VA

Night in Newport News on Tuesday

Local time

11:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Carrollton, VA

Night in Carrollton on Tuesday

Local time

11:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

7 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

35 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

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 Newport News, VA to Carrollton, VA covers 14.4 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are James River Bridge, Jefferson Avenue, Carrollton Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.2 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 $2.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pilot House Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Thimble Shoals Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 17; VA 143 / Jefferson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newport News, VA to Carrollton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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