Origin
Brambleton, VA
Afternoon in Brambleton on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Brambleton, 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
3h 39m
Distance
179.2 mi
288 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brambleton, VA
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Newport News, VA
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Trip Overview
Brambleton, VA to Newport News, VA is 179.2 miles and takes about 3h 39m via I 95 and I 64, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it a convenient option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. With a recommended one-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for more flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.6 miles from Brambleton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 74.6 mi | 1h 23m |
| I 64 | 56.7 mi | 1h 2m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 13 mi | 14m |
| Ox Road | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Fairfax County Parkway | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| Route 50 | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Little River Turnpike | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Loudoun County Parkway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 74.6 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brambleton, VA and Newport News, VA.
1
Start on this road
13 ft
·
2 sec
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this road
2
Turn right
126 ft
·
11 sec
3
Turn right
127 ft
·
14 sec
4
Turn left onto Nelsonville Terrace
516 ft
·
28 sec
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Nelsonville Terrace
5
Turn left
110 ft
·
10 sec
6
Turn right onto Cirrus Terrace
190 ft
·
10 sec
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Cirrus Terrace
7
Turn right onto Olympia Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Olympia Drive
8
At end of road, turn left onto SR 774
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Creighton Road
9
Turn right onto SR 607
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Loudoun County Parkway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 50
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Little River Turnpike
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on US 50
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 50
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto VA 286
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Fairfax County Parkway
Use the right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward VA 123 North: Ox Road
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Toward VA 123 South: Ox Road
16
Turn left onto VA 123
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Ox Road
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on VA 123
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Gordon Boulevard
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg
19
Merge onto I 95
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 95
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 84A
Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
22
Merge onto I 295
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 64
57 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 258A
Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn straight onto US 17
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
27
Turn right onto Diligence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diligence Drive
28
At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
29
Turn left
413 ft
·
33 sec
30
At end of road, turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3h 39m, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially on I 95. You'll only have one recommended stop, so plan it strategically for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a break is over 74 miles, and the estimated fuel cost is around $28.
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 89.6 miles from Brambleton, VA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 39 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.6 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newport News, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brambleton, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Brambleton, VA
This is one driving day of about 179.2 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Brambleton, 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 95 for about 74.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.6 miles from Brambleton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 255 decision points cluster between mile 12.4 and 178 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway
6
20.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward VA 123 South: Ox Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward VA 123 South: Ox Road
8
105.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 84A
Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va B...
8
120 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
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 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
7
178 mi into trip
|
~3h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.02 one way
$56.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $30.64 | $61.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.17 | $66.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.57 | $79.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
Little River Turnpike
(2.8 mi)
$0.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.82 | $8.60 |
| Efficient EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.68 | $7.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.7 | 0 | $25.09 | $11.47 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Newport News, VA
Afternoon in Newport News on Sunday
Local time
12:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
SW 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
49°F
Bowling Green, VA
90 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
40 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
3h 39m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 84% of the drive utilizing major interstates like I 95 and I 64. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 74.6 miles on I 95. The Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is also part of your journey, offering a similar high-speed experience. The profile suggests a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll be navigating primarily high-speed, multi-lane roads with minimal interruptions for traffic lights or sharp turns.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.6 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 179.2 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 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 105.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brambleton, VA and Newport News, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.
Norfolk
105.2 mi in
|
~2h 14m
Va Beach
105.2 mi in
|
~2h 14m
Virginia Beach
120 mi in
|
~2h 30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 179.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.20 in tolls one way, starting with Little River Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newport News, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 105.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Newport News, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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