Origin
Franklin, VA
Morning in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, VA to Newport News, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, VA
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Newport News, VA
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Trip Overview
Franklin, VA to Newport News, VA is 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 14m via Walters Highway and Jefferson Avenue, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive. The route primarily uses surface roads, making it an easy, accessible option for a quick connection between these two points. It's a practical choice if you need to get from Franklin to Newport News without venturing onto major highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walters Highway | 12.6 mi | 18m |
| Everets Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| James River Bridge | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Benns Church Boulevard | 4 mi | 5m |
| Shiloh Drive | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Brewers Neck Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Carrollton Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Walters Highway
— 12.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, VA and Newport News, VA.
1
Start on North Main Street
88 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
East 2nd Avenue
3
Continue on US 58 BUS; US 258 BUS
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Carrsville Highway
4
Turn left onto US 258
13 mi
·
18 min
·
Walters Highway
5
Turn right onto SR T-603
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Blackwater Road
6
Continue on SR 1810
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bank Street
7
Continue on SR 1810
412 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bank Street
8
Turn slight right onto SR T603
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
9
Continue on SR 603
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Shiloh Drive
10
Turn right onto SR 606
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Five Forks Road
11
Turn left onto SR 603
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Everets Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto VA 10; VA 32
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Godwin Boulevard
13
Continue on VA 10; VA 32
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Benns Church Boulevard
14
Turn right onto VA 32
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Benns Grant Boulevard
15
Turn right onto US 258; VA 32
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Brewers Neck Boulevard
16
Turn left onto US 17; US 258; VA 32
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Carrollton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
James River Bridge
18
Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mercury Boulevard
19
Turn left onto US 17; VA 143
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Pilot House Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pilot House Drive
21
Turn left
438 ft
·
32 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Franklin, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
18.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
SR 606 / Five Forks Road
Turn right onto SR 606 / Five Forks Road
Navigation decision point
4
24.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
VA 10; VA 32 / Godwin Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto VA 10; VA 32 / Godwin Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
30.8 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
VA 32 / Benns Grant Boulevard
Turn right onto VA 32 / Benns Grant Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
31.1 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 258; VA 32 / Brewers Neck Boulevard
Turn right onto US 258; VA 32 / Brewers Neck Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| premium | $4.70 | $8.62 | $17.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Newport News on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 14m 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?
This trip is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of road at 12.6 miles on Walters Highway. Expect a consistent driving experience without the transitions between high-speed highways and slower local roads. The profile suggests a steady pace throughout, allowing you to focus on navigating the local street network.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Walters Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (SR 606 / Five Forks Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles (VA 10; VA 32 / Godwin Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Newport News, VA
Full guide →Newport News is a city in Virginia in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. It's on the James River, and much of the area has been developed into a city starting in the late 19th century.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 miles on Walters Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (SR 606 / Five Forks Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.7 miles (VA 10; VA 32 / Godwin Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
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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