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Trip from Newport News, VA to Collinsville, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 12m

Distance

250.4 mi

403 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

35 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 59m ★
6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 22m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 38m
8 PM
5h 4m

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

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Newport News, VA

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Downtown Collinsville, VA, VA

Collinsville, VA

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Trip Overview

This 250.4-mile drive from Newport News, VA, to Collinsville, VA, is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 5 hours and 12 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-64 and Highway 58, with a significant portion on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $39, it's an economical option for exploring within Virginia. The drive traverses the Southeast region, offering a straightforward journey for those looking to cover ground efficiently. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, you could consider splitting it, but it's certainly doable in a single day.

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

125.2 miles from Newport News, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 12m. Total distance: 250.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 250.4-mile journey, with 69% of the route on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, which features a longest uninterrupted segment of 55.8 miles, allowing for steady progress. While the profile suggests a primary focus on faster roads, the transition onto Highway 58 will likely offer a different driving feel as you head towards Collinsville. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 250.4 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 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
8
48.3 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury

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 211 Toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
8
79.1 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
8
135.1 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in

Take the exit toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12B Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase Cit...
8
135.3 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 12B Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase Cit...

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Newport News, VA and Collinsville, VA, road signs point toward Roxbury, Chase City, Danville and Martinsville.

Roxbury

48.3 mi in | ~55m

Chase City

135.1 mi in | ~2h 37m

Danville

161.1 mi in | ~3h 12m | via US 58

Martinsville

212 mi in | ~4h 19m | via US 58

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike 55.8 mi 1h
I 64 46.7 mi 51m
Highway 58 37.7 mi 48m
Philpott Road 19.7 mi 25m
US 58 15.6 mi 20m
Danville Expressway 13.9 mi 16m
Roxbury Road 13.3 mi 17m
South Boston Highway 5.3 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike — 55.8 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

82 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn left

413 ft · 31 sec
3

At end of 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 US 17

0.7 mi · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on US 17

168 ft · 10 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
8

Merge onto I 64

47 mi · 51 min · I 64
Use the right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 211 Toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

152 ft · 7 sec
11

Turn left onto VA 106

3.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road
12

Continue on VA 106

13 mi · 17 min · Roxbury Road
13

Continue on VA 106; VA 156

1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road
14

Turn right onto VA 10; VA 106; VA 156

2.0 mi · 2 min · James River Drive
15

Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
16

Turn left onto VA 156 Business

1.8 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive
17

Continue on VA 36

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard
18

Continue on VA 36

1.0 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Street
19

Continue on VA 36

1.0 mi · 1 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
20

Continue on VA 36

4.3 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 85 South, I 95 South
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham Use the slight left lane.
23

Merge onto I 85

56 mi · 1 hr · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 12B Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City Use the slight right lane.
25

Keep slight left at fork

252 ft · 9 sec
Exit 12B Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
26

Turn right onto US 58

503 ft · 12 sec · East Atlantic Street
27

Continue on US 58

3.5 mi · 4 min · South Hill Bypass
28

Continue on US 1; US 58

3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1
29

Continue on US 58

19 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
30

Turn straight onto US 58

4.0 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, Danville Use the straight lane.
31

Continue on US 58; VA 49

19 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
Use the left lane.
32

Continue on US 58; US 360

20 mi · 25 min · Philpott Road
33

Continue on US 58; US 360

5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
34

Continue on US 58; US 360

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
35

Take the ramp onto US 58

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 58
Toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
36

Merge onto US 29; US 58

14 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway
37

Keep slight left at fork onto US 58

15 mi · 20 min · US 58
38

Continue on US 58 BUS

3.6 mi · 5 min · A L Philpott Highway
Toward US 58 West: Business, Martinsville
39

Continue on US 58 BUS; VA 57

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Church Street
40

Turn right onto Hooker Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Hooker Street
41

Turn right onto Fairy Street

116 ft · 4 sec · Fairy Street
42

Turn left onto VA 457

2.3 mi · 3 min · Commonwealth Boulevard East
43

Turn right onto US 220 BUS

1.5 mi · 2 min · Virginia Avenue
44

Turn left onto SR 728

0.4 mi · 1 min · Wheeler Avenue
45

At end of road, turn right onto SR 609

178 ft · 5 sec · South Daniel Creek Road
46

Arrive at destination

SR 609

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour duration, starting your 250.4-mile trip from Newport News in the morning is advisable to arrive in Collinsville with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $39, pacing yourself with quick breaks for fuel and stretching is key. The longest stretch on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike means you can cover a good distance without frequent exits. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on longer sections of highway.

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 125.2 miles from Newport News, VA, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 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 55 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 125.2 miles or 2h 26m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collinsville, 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 250.4 miles and 5h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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.
The longest stretch is on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for about 55.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 125.2 mi from Newport News, VA · 2h 26m into the drive

town in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrenceville, VA

125 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

Windsor, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lawrenceville, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125.2 miles from Newport News, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Collinsville, VA

The final approach into Collinsville, 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 Collinsville, 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.

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 86.4
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour $15 near mile 17.3
View on nps.gov
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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Booker T Washington National Monument

Booker T Washington National Monument

National Monument

Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...

29 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 250.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.16 one way

$78.31 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $42.81 $85.63
premium $4.70 $46.34 $92.69
diesel $5.61 $55.29 $110.57

Estimated Tolls: $3.91

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (55.8 mi) $3.91

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

35 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Newport News, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Newport News, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Patrick Henry Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Newport News, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Yorktown, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Hopewell, VA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Walmart 1773 (Newport News, VA)

Newport News, VA

Electrify America

10 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Williamsburg, VA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Simon Williamsburg Premium Outlets (Williamsburg, VA)

Williamsburg, VA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 11 Tesla: 6 eVgo Network: 5 Non-Networked: 4 FORD_CHARGE: 3 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 2 AUTEL: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75.1 0 $26.29 $12.02
Efficient EV 62.6 0 $21.91 $10.02
EV Truck/SUV 100.2 1 $35.06 $16.03

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Newport News, VA

Afternoon in Newport News on Thursday

Local time

12:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Collinsville, VA

Afternoon in Collinsville on Thursday

Local time

12:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Lawrenceville, VA

125 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

31 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 12m 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 Collinsville, VA covers 250.4 miles and takes about 5h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, I 64, Highway 58. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.2 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 $39.16 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 demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 250.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 79.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Newport News, VA and Collinsville, VA, road signs point toward Roxbury, Chase City, Danville and Martinsville.

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