Trip from Newport News, VA to Kilmarnock, VA

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

55.6 mi

90 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min

4 AM

1h 20m ★

6 AM

1h 27m

8 AM

1h 40m

10 AM

1h 32m

12 PM

1h 30m

3 PM

1h 32m

5 PM

1h 40m

8 PM

1h 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

Kelly

Kilmarnock, VA

Ollie Craig

Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Newport News to Kilmarnock, you are in for a straightforward 55.6-mile journey through Virginia’s Southeast region. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 27 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate via the George Washington Memorial Highway, John Clayton Memorial Highway, and Greys Point Road to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, the trip is quite economical for a quick getaway. Because both the origin and destination sit within the same region, you can anticipate a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire drive.

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

27.8 miles from Newport News, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that favors rural roads over high-speed transit. Only 2% of this route consists of highway driving, so you will spend most of your time navigating local surface roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 22.6-mile segment along the George Washington Memorial Highway. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, the pace is steady rather than fast, requiring your full attention through the various turns. It is a departure from the typical interstate grind, offering a more hands-on driving experience as you transition between the main thoroughfares.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

George Washington Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Thimble Shoals Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 17 / J Clyde Morris Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Thimble Shoals Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

Navigation decision point

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 17 / J Clyde Morris Boulevard

Turn left onto US 17 / J Clyde Morris Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

24.5 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 17 BUS

Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 BUS

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

34.1 mi into trip | ~53m in | VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road

At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
George Washington Memorial Highway	22.6 mi	35m
Greys Point Road	7 mi	10m
John Clayton Memorial Highway	6.4 mi	8m
Twiggs Ferry Road	4.6 mi	6m
Mary Ball Road	3.5 mi	5m
General Puller Highway	3.5 mi	5m
Windsor Road	2.1 mi	3m
Buckley Hall Road	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: George Washington Memorial Highway — 22.6 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

82 ft · 12 sec · this road

Turn left

413 ft · 31 sec

At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

Turn left onto Diligence Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Diligence Drive

Turn left onto US 17

1.1 mi · 2 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 17

23 mi · 35 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 17 BUS

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 17 BUS

Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 BUS

1.2 mi · 2 min · US 17 BUS

Turn right onto VA 3; VA 14

6.4 mi · 8 min · John Clayton Memorial Highway

Turn left onto VA 3

2.1 mi · 3 min · Windsor Road

At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198

1.6 mi · 2 min · Buckley Hall Road

Turn left onto VA 3

4.6 mi · 6 min · Twiggs Ferry Road

At end of road, turn left onto VA 3; VA 33

3.5 mi · 5 min · General Puller Highway

Turn right onto VA 3

7.0 mi · 10 min · Greys Point Road

Continue on VA 3

0.8 mi · 2 min · Rappahannock Drive

Continue on VA 3

3.5 mi · 5 min · Mary Ball Road

Continue on VA 3

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto SR 608

124 ft · 5 sec · Waverly Avenue

Arrive at destination

SR 608

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to leave whenever suits you best. You won't need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the 1-hour and 27-minute duration is manageable in a single push. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of these local roads means your travel time can be sensitive to traffic or weather conditions. Factor in your $9 fuel cost before you head out, and ensure your tank is topped off before leaving the Newport News area. Focus on staying alert during the transition between the three main roads to ensure you don't miss a turn on the secondary routes.

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 27.8 miles from Newport News, VA, or about 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.6 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 55.6 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 27.8 miles or 45m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kilmarnock, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 55.6 miles and 1h 27m.

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 George Washington Memorial Highway for about 22.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.8 mi from Newport News, VA · 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

28 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

Washington, DC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Newport News, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kilmarnock, VA

The final approach into Kilmarnock, 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 Kilmarnock, 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

$8.90 one way

$17.80 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$9.69	$19.39
premium	$4.78	$10.46	$20.92
diesel	$5.64	$12.35	$24.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.7	$5.84	$2.67
Efficient EV	13.9	$4.87	$2.22
EV Truck/SUV	22.2	$7.78	$3.56

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (63% 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

Newport News, VA

Evening in Newport News on Sunday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kilmarnock, VA

Evening in Kilmarnock on Sunday

Local time

6:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

28 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

4 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

1h 27m 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 Kilmarnock, VA covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are George Washington Memorial Highway, Greys Point Road, John Clayton Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.8 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 $8.90 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.