Origin
Stuart, VA
Afternoon in Stuart on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stuart, VA to Newport News, VA
Drive Time
5h 38m
Distance
273.6 mi
440 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
Photo: Kelly
Trip Overview
Spanning 273.6 miles across Virginia, this trip from Stuart to Newport News takes approximately 5 hours and 38 minutes of drive time. Because the journey is manageable within a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay, though you should budget about $44 for fuel. You will traverse the Southeast region, moving from the inland areas toward the coast. The route utilizes a combination of US 58, I-85, and I-64 to bridge the distance. It serves as a straightforward, practical link between these two points, perfect for travelers looking to reach the coast efficiently.
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
136.8 miles from Stuart, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, which is balanced at 50% highway driving. You will encounter a variety of road types as you transition between local roads and major interstates. The longest uninterrupted section you will face is a 56.4-mile stretch on I-85, which offers a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you move from the initial legs toward the conclusion of your trip, the road character shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you transition between different highway systems. This blend of driving environments keeps the journey from feeling too monotonous.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.4 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 32.6 miles in near US 58.
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 273.6 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 32.6 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 112 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
32.6 mi into trip
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~42m in
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US 58
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 toward US 58 East: Danville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 58 East: Danville
8
112 mi into trip
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~2h 26m in
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US 58 / Clarksville Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
8
195 mi into trip
|
~4h 3m in
Take the exit toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
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 69
Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic...
8
195.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
7
272.4 mi into trip
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~5h 35m in
Take the exit toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 258A
Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Towns Along This Route
Between Stuart, VA and Newport News, VA, road signs point toward Hill and Historic Old Towne Petersburg.
Hill
112 mi in
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~2h 26m
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via US 58
Historic Old Towne Petersburg
195 mi in
|
~4h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 56.4 mi | 1h 1m |
| I 64 | 46.8 mi | 51m |
| US 58 | 29.4 mi | 37m |
| Clarksville Bypass | 22.9 mi | 29m |
| Philpott Road | 19.7 mi | 25m |
| Bill Tuck Highway | 18.8 mi | 24m |
| Jeb Stuart Highway | 14 mi | 18m |
| Roxbury Road | 13.3 mi | 17m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stuart, VA and Newport News, VA.
1
Start on US 58 BUS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Blue Ridge Street
2
Turn right onto US 58
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Jeb Stuart Highway
3
Continue on US 58
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
A. L. Philpott Highway
4
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 220 South
5
Merge onto US 58; US 220
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
William F Stone Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US 58
Toward US 58 East: Danville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 58
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 58
Toward US 58 East
8
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
9
Merge onto US 58; US 360
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Boston Road
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Highway
11
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Philpott Road
12
Continue on US 58; US 360
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Bill Tuck Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on US 58
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hill Bypass
17
Continue on US 58
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Atlantic Street
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
19
Merge onto I 85
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 85
Use the none lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 69
Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto US 460 BUS; VA 36
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Wythe Street
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on VA 36
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Washington Street
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on VA 36
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
Use the none lane.
25
Continue on VA 36
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Churchill Drive
Use the none lane.
26
Turn right onto VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Randolph Road
27
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
James River Drive
28
Turn left onto VA 106; VA 156
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jordan Point Road
29
Continue on VA 106; VA 156
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Roxbury Road
30
Continue on VA 106
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Emmaus Church Road
31
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
32
Merge onto I 64; VA 33
47 mi
·
51 min
·
I 64; VA 33
Use the none lane.
33
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 258A
Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
34
Turn straight onto US 17
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
35
Turn right onto Diligence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diligence Drive
36
At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
37
Turn left
413 ft
·
33 sec
38
At end of road, turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
39
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a one-day trip, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to navigate the 273.6-mile distance comfortably before traffic peaks. Keep a close eye on your fuel levels, especially when transitioning between US 58 and the interstate segments, to ensure you stay within your $44 budget. Because the route relies on a mix of roads, having a reliable GPS or map is essential for navigating the transitions between I-85 and I-64 smoothly. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so don't hesitate to adjust your departure time to avoid the heaviest congestion on the interstate portions of your drive.
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 136.8 miles from Stuart, VA, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.4 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 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.8 miles or 2h 58m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newport News, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Stuart, 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 Stuart, VA
This is one driving day of about 273.6 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stuart, 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 85 for about 56.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 136.8 mi from Stuart, VA · 2h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.8 miles from Stuart, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Newport News, VA
The final approach into Newport News, 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 Newport News, 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
$43.79 one way
$87.57 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $47.71 | $95.42 |
| premium | $4.78 | $51.47 | $102.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.78 | $121.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.73 | $13.13 |
| Efficient EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.94 | $10.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.4 | 1 | $38.30 | $17.51 |
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.
Destination
Newport News, VA
Afternoon in Newport News on Sunday
Local time
2:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
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
5 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
5h 38m 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 Stuart, VA to Newport News, VA covers 273.6 miles and takes about 5h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, I 64, US 58. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 136.8 miles from Stuart, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.79 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 21 significant decision points across 273.6 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 32.6 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 112 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Stuart, VA and Newport News, VA, road signs point toward Hill and Historic Old Towne Petersburg.
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