This 274.8-mile drive from Newport News, VA, to Stuart, VA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 5 hours and 40 minutes. With a highway share of 75%, expect a focused drive primarily on major roadways. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $43, making it an economical option. This route is a straightforward transition within the Southeast region, offering a practical way to cover ground efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and US 58, so plan for a solid day of driving.
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
137.4 miles from Newport News, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 41m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 40m. Total distance: 274.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this 5-hour, 40-minute journey is predominantly highway-focused, with 75% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I-64 and the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. You'll encounter one of the longest stretches at 55.8 miles on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, indicating significant portions of consistent highway travel. While largely a highway-centric experience, the inclusion of US 58 suggests a potential shift to a more traditional, though still substantial, roadway as you progress. This profile means you can expect a steady pace for much of the trip, punctuated by transitions between these key routes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 41 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 US 58. 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 Effort10/10
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 24 significant decision points across 274.8 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 24 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 Stuart, VA, road signs point toward Roxbury, Chase City, Danville, Martinsville and Roanoke.
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
Roanoke
241.4 mi in|~4h 56m|via US 58
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
55.8 mi
1h
US 58
48.5 mi
1h 2m
I 64
46.7 mi
51m
Highway 58
37.7 mi
48m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
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 Stuart, 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 211Toward VA 106: Talleysville, RoxburyUse 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: DurhamUse 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 12BToward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase CityUse the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
252 ft·9 sec
Exit 12BToward 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, DanvilleUse 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
Take the exit onto US 58
10 mi·12 min·US 58
Toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke
39
Take the exit onto US 58
23 mi·29 min·US 58
Toward US 58 West: Stuart
40
Turn left onto US 58 BUS
0.5 mi·1 min·East Blue Ridge Street
41
Arrive at destination
US 58 BUS
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour, 40-minute duration, starting your 274.8-mile journey from Newport News early is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, the longest stretch of 55.8 miles on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike is a good point to consider for a brief break. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you approach Stuart, VA, with an estimated cost of $43 for the trip. This route is well-suited for a single day, so you have flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you.
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 137.4 miles from Newport News, VA, or about 2h 41m 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 60 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.4 miles or 2h 41m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stuart, 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 274.8 miles and 5h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 137.4 mi from Newport News, VA
· 2h 41m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.97 one way
$85.95 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$46.99
$93.97
premium
$4.70
$50.86
$101.72
diesel
$5.61
$60.67
$121.34
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
$43
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.4
1
$28.85
$13.19
Efficient EV
68.7
0
$24.04
$10.99
EV Truck/SUV
109.9
1
$38.47
$17.59
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night
in Newport News on Friday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Clear
SW 6 to 13 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 2:28PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Destination
Stuart, VA
Late night
in Stuart on Friday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Henderson, NC
137 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
20 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 40m 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 Stuart, VA covers 274.8 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, US 58, I 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137.4 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 $42.97 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 24 significant decision points across 274.8 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 Stuart, VA, road signs point toward Roxbury, Chase City, Danville, Martinsville and Roanoke.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petersburg National Battlefield, Colonial National Historical Park and Fort Monroe National Monument.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
