Trip from Newport News, VA to Lake Barcroft, VA

Drive Time

3h 16m

Distance

166.2 mi

268 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 5m ★

6 AM

3h 17m

8 AM

3h 41m

10 AM

3h 25m

12 PM

3h 23m

3 PM

3h 26m

5 PM

3h 40m

8 PM

3h 10m

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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Trip Overview

Traveling from Newport News to Lake Barcroft covers 166.2 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 16 minutes. Since this route is well-suited for a single day, you can easily complete the trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-64, I-95, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect to spend approximately $27 on fuel for the journey, making it a relatively affordable excursion within Virginia. Because both locations are situated in the Southeast region, you won't experience significant climatic or cultural shifts, but the transition from the coast toward the Northern Virginia area is noticeable. Overall, this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that connects two distinct parts of the state with minimal complexity.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

83.1 miles from Newport News, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a focused interstate experience, as 84% of this 166.2-mile journey takes place on high-speed highways. The road's personality is defined by its efficiency, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 82.3 miles on I-95. While you will encounter a mix of major thoroughfares, the route maintains a consistent pace throughout the drive. You should be prepared for the typical rhythm of interstate travel, which prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic roads. By staying on these primary arteries, you avoid the complications of local traffic until you reach the final approach to Lake Barcroft.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 166.2 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 58.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 71.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

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

58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Take the exit toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

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 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

58.7 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 295 North: Washington

71.9 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington

157.6 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in | I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 395 / Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Tysons Corner

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 170A; 170B Toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Ty...

161.5 mi into trip | ~3h 4m in

Take the exit toward VA 236 West: Little River Turnpike, Lincolnia

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

Use the right lane. Exit 3B Toward VA 236 West: Little River Turnpike, Linc...

Towns Along This Route

Between Newport News, VA and Lake Barcroft, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and Tysons Corner.

Rocky Mount

58.2 mi in | ~1h 6m

Tysons Corner

157.6 mi in | ~2h 59m | via I 395

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	82.3 mi	1h 33m
I 64	56.6 mi	1h 2m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	11.9 mi	12m
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway	3.9 mi	4m
Lincolnia Road	1.3 mi	2m
Columbia Pike	0.8 mi	1m
J Clyde Morris Boulevard	0.7 mi	1m
Sleepy Hollow Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 82.3 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News, VA and Lake Barcroft, 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

0.7 mi · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 17

168 ft · 10 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

Merge onto I 64

57 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 64

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 32 sec

Exit 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min

Toward I 295 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 295

12 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

2.4 mi · 2 min

Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95

46 mi · 49 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 95

35 mi · 41 min · I 95

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 395

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Exit 170A; 170B Toward I 395 North, I 495 North: Washington, Tysons Corner Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on I 395

3.3 mi · 3 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

Exit 170A Toward I 395 North: Washington Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 3B Toward VA 236 West: Little River Turnpike, Lincolnia Use the right lane.

Turn straight onto VA 236

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Duke Street

Continue on VA 236

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Little River Turnpike

Turn right onto North Beauregard Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · North Beauregard Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto North Chambliss Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Chambliss Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto SR 613

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lincolnia Road

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn left onto VA 244

0.8 mi · 1 min · Columbia Pike

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn right onto SR 613

0.7 mi · 1 min · Sleepy Hollow Road

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Dearborn Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dearborn Drive

Turn slight right onto Waterway Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Waterway Drive

Continue on Waterway Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Waterway Drive

Turn right onto Crosswoods Drive

57 ft · 2 sec · Crosswoods Drive

Arrive at destination

Crosswoods Drive

Trip Plan

Planning your departure is key to navigating the interstate segments smoothly, so try to avoid peak rush hours to keep your travel time closer to the 3-hour and 16-minute estimate. With only one recommended stop needed for a trip of this length, you have plenty of flexibility to stretch your legs whenever you reach the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer stretches, as the $27 budget assumes steady highway speeds. Since the majority of your time is spent on I-95, stay alert for changing traffic patterns that often occur on this high-volume corridor. Utilizing the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway effectively will help you maintain momentum as you transition toward your destination.

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 83.1 miles from Newport News, VA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.1 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Barcroft, 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 166.2 miles and 3h 16m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 82.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.1 mi from Newport News, VA · 1h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

83 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.1 miles from Newport News, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.3 miles.

Arriving in Lake Barcroft, VA

The final approach into Lake Barcroft, 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 Lake Barcroft, 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

$26.60 one way

$53.20 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$28.98	$57.96
premium	$4.78	$31.26	$62.53
diesel	$5.64	$36.92	$73.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.9	$17.45	$7.98
Efficient EV	41.6	$14.54	$6.65
EV Truck/SUV	66.5	$23.27	$10.64

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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

5:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lake Barcroft, VA

Evening in Lake Barcroft on Sunday

Local time

5:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

83 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

3 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

3h 16m 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 Lake Barcroft, VA covers 166.2 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83.1 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 $26.60 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Newport News, VA and Lake Barcroft, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and Tysons Corner.

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