Drive or Fly: Matoaca, VA to Newport News, VA?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for RIC–PHF. At 83 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 44m
Distance
83.1 mi
Total Cost
$53
CO2
34 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 48m
7m in the air
Air Distance
56 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
14 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between RIC and PHF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 44m | 2h 48m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $53 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 34 kg CO2 | 14 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 64; VA 33, VA 106; VA 156, VA 36
via VA 10, VA 10; VA 156 BUS, US 17; VA 143
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Matoaca, VA to Newport News, VA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.