Newport News, VA Road Trips

Sitting in the Southeast, Newport News, VA is a local road trip base with 120 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 75-mile quick runs to 417-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Newport News, VA spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

independent city in Virginia, United States

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Trip Routes

120

Longest Drive

417.4 mi

Gate City, VA

Quickest Drive

1h 14m

Sandston, VA

Plan Around Newport News, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Newport News, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Weber City, VA to Newport News, VA 416.6 mi · 7h 43m Raven, VA to Newport News, VA 395.9 mi · 7h 29m Claypool Hill, VA to Newport News, VA 388.2 mi · 7h 16m Galax, VA to Newport News, VA 338.8 mi · 6h 25m

Continue From Newport News, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Newport News, VA to Gate City, VA 417.4 mi · 7h 47m Newport News, VA to Honaker, VA 398.5 mi · 7h 38m Newport News, VA to Glade Spring, VA 367.1 mi · 6h 47m Newport News, VA to Bluefield, VA 359.3 mi · 6h 41m

Trips from Newport News, VA

Newport News, VA to Gate City, VA

417.4 mi 7h 47m

Newport News, VA to Honaker, VA

398.5 mi 7h 38m

Newport News, VA to Glade Spring, VA

367.1 mi 6h 47m

Newport News, VA to Bluefield, VA

359.3 mi 6h 41m

Newport News, VA to Merrimac, VA

283.3 mi 5h 21m

Newport News, VA to Stuart, VA

274.8 mi 5h 40m

Newport News, VA to Collinsville, VA

250.4 mi 5h 12m

Newport News, VA to Daleville, VA

246.2 mi 4h 32m

Newport News, VA to Shawnee Land, VA

220.4 mi 4h 32m

Newport News, VA to Danville, VA

214.2 mi 4h 24m

Newport News, VA to Altavista, VA

195.5 mi 4h 15m

Newport News, VA to Broadlands, VA

189.5 mi 3h 42m

Newport News, VA to Dulles Town Center, VA

185.1 mi 3h 38m

Newport News, VA to Lowes Island, VA

183.9 mi 3h 37m

Newport News, VA to Sugarland Run, VA

183.2 mi 3h 37m

Newport News, VA to West Lynchburg, VA

181.6 mi 3h 50m

Newport News, VA to Dranesville, VA

180.6 mi 3h 30m

Newport News, VA to Verona, VA

180.1 mi 3h 22m

Driving from Newport News, VA

Expect an average of 178 miles and about 3h 31m behind the wheel when leaving Newport News, VA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 417 miles (7h 47m), while the shortest is just 75 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Newport News, VA include Gate City, VA (417.4 mi, 7h 47m), Honaker, VA (398.5 mi, 7h 38m), Glade Spring, VA (367.1 mi, 6h 47m), Bluefield, VA (359.3 mi, 6h 41m), and Merrimac, VA (283.3 mi, 5h 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 178-mile trip from Newport News, VA, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 60 mapped routes leaving Newport News, VA and 60 routes heading into Newport News, VA, covering 120 total connections. Distances range from 75 to 417 miles.

The longest mapped route from Newport News, VA covers 417 miles and takes approximately 7h 47m. Shorter options start at just 75 miles.

The average route from Newport News, VA runs about 178 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 31m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 178-mile trip from Newport News, VA costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Newport News, VA include Gate City, VA, Honaker, VA, Glade Spring, VA and Bluefield, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.