Road Trips from Newport News, VA
Newport News, VA, offers a solid starting point for a variety of road trips, whether you're looking for a short drive to a nearby city or a longer excursion into history and nature. You've got options ranging from under an hour to over four hours, with most routes featuring a good mix of highway and surface roads. Several destinations put you close to important historical parks like Colonial National Historical Park and Fort Monroe National Monument, making it easy to incorporate some sightseeing into your drive.
Total Routes
19
Shortest
4h
With Parks Nearby
19
Weekend trip
19 total in this range
Danville, VA
4h 24m214.2 mi one way
The longest drive at 4.4 hours, this route is primarily highway. It's the furthest option, and it includes access to Colonial National Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield, and Fort Monroe National Monument, offering extensive historical park exploration.
Stephens City, VA
4h 3m203 mi one way
Stuart, VA
5h 40m274.8 mi one way
Collinsville, VA
5h 12m250.4 mi one way
Shawnee Land, VA
4h 32m220.4 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Danville, VA
4h 24m214.2 mi one way
Stephens City, VA
4h 3m203 mi one way
Stuart, VA
5h 40m274.8 mi one way
Collinsville, VA
5h 12m250.4 mi one way
Danville, VA
4h 24m214.2 mi one way
Strasburg, VA
4h 1m200.4 mi one way
Bristol, VA
7h 15m393.4 mi one way
Radford, VA
5h 30m293.4 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for exploring the numerous historical parks like Colonial National Historical Park and Fort Monroe National Monument accessible from Newport News.
Summer
Summer road trips are ideal for these destinations, with many routes offering access to parks and historical sites perfect for longer daylight hours.
Fall
The fall season is excellent for drives to areas near historical parks, as the foliage provides a scenic backdrop to the mixed highway and surface routes.
Winter
Winter travel is feasible for most of these routes, especially the shorter ones, with a focus on historical parks that remain accessible.
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