Trip from Bealeton, VA to Newport News, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 22m

Distance

144.8 mi

233 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 13m ★

6 AM

2h 23m

8 AM

2h 42m

10 AM

2h 30m

12 PM

2h 28m

3 PM

2h 31m

5 PM

2h 41m

8 PM

2h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bealeton, VA

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Newport News, VA

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Trip Overview

This 144.8-mile journey from Bealeton, VA, to Newport News, VA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes to complete. You'll be navigating a route that primarily uses local roads, with no significant highway stretches, making it a more direct, turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $23, and with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to plan your own breaks. This drive is entirely within the Southeast region, offering a consistent feel as you travel. It's a straightforward trip, ideal if you're looking for a relatively quick and uncomplicated passage between these two Virginia locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

72.4 miles from Bealeton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Marsh Road	—	—
Warrenton Road	—	—
I 95 South	—	—
I 295 South	—	—
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	—	—
I 64 East	—	—
US 17 South	—	—
J Clyde Morris Boulevard	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Marsh Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bealeton, VA and Newport News, VA.

Start on Schoolhouse Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Schoolhouse Road

Turn right onto Marsh Road

13 mi · 17 min · Marsh Road

Continue on Warrenton Road

9.7 mi · 14 min · Warrenton Road

Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

48 mi · 53 min · I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

1.9 mi · 2 min · I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

Merge slight left

57 mi · 1 hr 2 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard

0.4 mi · 51 sec · US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard

Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

0.1 mi · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

Turn right onto Diligence Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Diligence Drive

At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

Turn left

413 ft · 33 sec

At the end of the road, turn right

82 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 22-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for a leisurely start. Aim to depart in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach more populated areas. Since there are no specific recommended stops, you can tailor your breaks to your needs, perhaps planning a quick stop for fuel or a snack around the halfway point. The estimated fuel cost of $23 is quite manageable, but it’s always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests paying close attention to upcoming turns to stay on course.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 72.4 miles from Bealeton, VA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

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 32 miles or 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.4 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 57m

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 Bealeton, 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 Bealeton, VA

This is one driving day of about 144.8 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Bealeton, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashland, VA

72 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

Aquia Harbour, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashland, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.4 miles from Bealeton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 31

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+15407107025

Visit website

Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar VA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fredericksburg, Virginia

0.9 mi

Castiglia's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fredericksburg, Virginia

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Dubai Girls Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Glen Allen, Virginia

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.4

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18044001505

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 31

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+15407107025

Visit website

Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar VA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 31

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+15409934252

Visit website

Castiglia's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15408917300

Visit website

Sun's Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.1

Quinton, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18049325037

Visit website

Early Bird Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 93.1

Quinton, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+18042464145

Visit website

Hohl

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.8

Toano, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+17577410144

Visit website

Peter Chang

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.1

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17573455829

Visit website

Green Leafe Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 124.1

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: 4 pm–1 am

+17579032697

Visit website

Dubai Girls Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.4

Glen Allen, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18044001505

Tous les Jours Bakery & Cafe - Newport News

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 144.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17577553134

Visit website

Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters and Petite Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 134.5

Yorktown, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+17578723020

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 144.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 144.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 124.1

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 144.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 144.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 144.8

Newport News, Virginia

+18668167584

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 124.1

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

InCharge Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 134.5

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

Virginia Welcome Center at Fredericksburg

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 20.7

Fredericksburg, VA

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 20.7

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15408584242

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.64 one way

$45.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$24.76	$49.52
premium	$4.70	$26.80	$53.60
diesel	$5.61	$31.97	$63.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.4	$15.20	$6.95
Efficient EV	36.2	$12.67	$5.79
EV Truck/SUV	57.9	$20.27	$9.27

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 18, 2026

Origin

Bealeton, VA

Late night in Bealeton on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newport News, VA

Late night in Newport News on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Ashland, VA

72 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

8 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

2h 22m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 144.8-mile route, with zero percent highway share. This means you'll be on a sequence of local roads, including Marsh Road and Warrenton Road, before eventually merging onto I-95 South for a portion of the journey. The drive's character is less about long, uninterrupted stretches and more about navigating a series of turns and changes in scenery as you move through different communities. Without a significant highway component, the pace will likely be dictated by local traffic and speed limits, offering a more grounded driving experience.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Main road: Marsh Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bealeton, VA to Newport News, VA is easy. At 2h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bealeton, VA to Newport News, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 144.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bealeton, VA to Newport News, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newport News, VA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Bealeton, VA to Newport News, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Dubai Girls Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Himalayan Heritage Restaurant & Bar VA

Castiglia's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Sun's Cafe

Early Bird Cafe

Hohl

Peter Chang

Green Leafe Cafe

Dubai Girls Cafe

Tous les Jours Bakery & Cafe - Newport News

Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters and Petite Cafe

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

InCharge Charging Station

Virginia Welcome Center at Fredericksburg

2 stars hotel

Virginia Living Museum

Lee Hall Mansion

Sandy Bottom Nature Park

The Mariners' Museum and Park

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Williamsburg

Dewitt Wallace Decorative Art Museum

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Fredericksburg Nationals

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bealeton, VA

Newport News, VA

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 22m on the road

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How Hard Is This Drive?

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where does this route get tricky?

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