Origin
Newport News, VA
Morning in Newport News on Wednesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport News, VA to South Hill, VA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
46m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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South Hill, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newport News, VA to South Hill, VA covers 28.9 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.6 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.52 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
14.4 miles from Newport News, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Newport News, VA to South Hill, VA covers 28.9 miles and takes about 46m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 28.9 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 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
18.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
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 276
Toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
9
18.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Cr...
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 464 South: Chesapeake
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 464 South: Chesapeake
8
26.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward VA 337: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
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 4
Toward VA 337: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
10
26.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward VA 337 Toll: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward VA 337 Toll: Poindexter Street, Jordan B...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 9.6 mi | 12m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Granby Street | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Bainbridge Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 464 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Monticello Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Saint Pauls Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 9.6 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News, VA and South Hill, 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
407 ft
·
13 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
7
Merge onto I 64
9.6 mi
·
12 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
342 ft
·
5 sec
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Hampton Roads Beltway
9
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
10
Continue on I 64; US 60
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 276
Toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto US 460
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Granby Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on US 460
446 ft
·
9 sec
·
Church Street
15
Turn right onto US 460
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Monticello Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on US 460
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Pauls Boulevard
17
Turn left onto US 460 ALT
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Market Street
Toward I 264 Toll West
Use the left lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 460 ALT
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
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I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337
20
Take the exit onto VA 337
255 ft
·
6 sec
·
VA 337
Exit 8
Toward I 464 South: Chesapeake
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 464 South: Chesapeake
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
this road
23
Continue on I 464
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 464
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 4
Toward VA 337: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Exit 4
Toward VA 337 Toll: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork
354 ft
·
5 sec
Exit 4
Toward VA 337: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
27
Continue on Truxton Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Truxton Street
28
Turn left onto VA 337
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Poindexter Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Turn straight
442 ft
·
16 sec
30
Turn slight right onto US 460; VA1 166
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bainbridge Boulevard
31
Turn left onto Edgewood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Edgewood Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Edgewood Avenue
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 14.4 miles from Newport News, VA, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.6 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 28.9 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.4 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Hill, 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 28.9 miles and 46m.
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 I 64 for about 9.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.4 mi from Newport News, VA · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 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 28.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.4 miles from Newport News, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Hill, VA
The final approach into South Hill, 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 South Hill, 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
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $4.94 | $9.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
South Hill, VA
Morning in South Hill on Wednesday
Local time
6:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
46m 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 South Hill, VA covers 28.9 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Hampton Roads Beltway, Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 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 $4.52 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 28.9 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 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Newport News, VA to South Hill, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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