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Trip from Hurt, VA to Newport News, VA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 20m

Distance

200 mi

322 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 7m ★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 12m

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

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town in Pittsylvania County, Virginia

Hurt, VA

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Newport News, VA

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Trip Overview

This 200-mile journey from Hurt, Virginia, to Newport News, Virginia, is a straightforward drive, clocking in at about 4 hours and 20 minutes. It's a very manageable one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. The route will cost an estimated $32 in fuel, making it an economical option. You'll primarily travel on I-64, but also experience sections of Anderson Highway and VA-24. This drive offers a mixed experience, moving you across the Southeast region of Virginia without significant changes in scenery.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

100 miles from Hurt, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 67.3 mi 1h 15m
Anderson Highway 36.7 mi 48m
VA 24 18.9 mi 21m
Powhite Parkway 11.5 mi 15m
Village Highway 10.4 mi 19m
US 29 BUS 9.4 mi 12m
Richmond Highway 8.5 mi 11m
East James Anderson Highway 8.1 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 67.3 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Prospect Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Prospect Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto SR 924

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Hurt Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto SR 668

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Ricky Van Shelton Drive
4

Continue on Pittsylvania Avenue

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Pittsylvania Avenue
5

Turn right onto 7th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · 7th Street
6

Turn left onto US 29 BUS

1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
7

Take the ramp onto US 29 BUS

9.4 mi · 12 min · US 29 BUS
Toward US 29 North
8

Turn right onto VA 24

4.3 mi · 7 min · Colonial Highway
9

At end of road, turn left onto US 501; VA 24

340 ft · 8 sec · Brookneal Highway
10

Continue on US 501; VA 24

9.2 mi · 17 min · Village Highway
11

Enter roundabout onto VA 24

113 ft · 2 sec · Village Highway
12

Continue on VA 24

1.2 mi · 2 min · Village Highway
13

Turn right onto US 460; VA 24

8.5 mi · 11 min · Richmond Highway
14

Take the exit onto VA 24

0.2 mi · 21 sec · VA 24
Toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
15

Turn slight left onto VA 24

19 mi · 21 min · VA 24
16

Continue on US 60

7.7 mi · 9 min · West James Anderson Highway
17

Continue on US 60

8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
18

Continue on US 60

37 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
19

Continue on US 60

0.9 mi · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike
20

Turn right onto SR 652

2.5 mi · 3 min · Old Hundred Road
Use the straight lane.
21

Enter roundabout onto SR 652

147 ft · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road
22

Continue on SR 652

2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road
Use the straight lane.
23

Continue on VA 76

9.7 mi · 12 min · Powhite Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
24

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76

1.8 mi · 2 min · Powhite Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
25

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · VA 146
Use the slight right lane.
26

Merge onto VA 195

2.9 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
27

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport Use the slight left lane.
28

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Exit 75 Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street Use the slight right lane.
30

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Merge onto I 64

67 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 64
Use the straight lane.
32

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 258A Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
33

Turn straight onto US 17

0.1 mi · 10 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
34

Turn right onto Diligence Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Diligence Drive
35

At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
36

Turn left

413 ft · 33 sec
37

At end of road, turn right

82 ft · 6 sec
38

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 200-mile drive, departing in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. With a duration of just over 4 hours, you can easily complete this trip in a single day with just one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without services might be on I-64. Given the relatively short distance and manageable duration, you have flexibility; if you encounter unexpected delays, it won't derail your plans. A good tip is to check real-time traffic on I-64 before you depart, as it can get busy near urban areas.

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 100 miles from Hurt, VA, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 44 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100 miles or 2h 18m 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 38m

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 Hurt, 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 Hurt, VA

This is one driving day of about 200 miles and 4h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Hurt, 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 64 for about 67.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hampden Sydney, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hampden Sydney, VA

100 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

Appomattox, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richmond, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100 miles from Hurt, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

821 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third · 1h 33m to go 0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18046491042

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Greenbriar Cafe and Coffeehouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

0.2 mi

Cafe Rustika

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

0.9 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Harrison Street Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third · 1h 33m to go 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

Cafe Synai

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

0.9 mi

Calyx Cafe | Lounge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

0.8 mi

821 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18046491042

Visit website

Greenbriar Cafe and Coffeehouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18043555282

Visit website

Cafe Rustika

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18042258811

Visit website

Tarrant's Cafe Downtown

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18042250035

Visit website

Chez Foushee Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+18046483225

Visit website

Curbside Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18043557008

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Bamboo Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+18043531609

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Sahara Grill & Cafe

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+18042251331

Harrison Street Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

Cafe Synai

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18048161419

Calyx Cafe | Lounge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Richmond, Virginia

Visit website

Rise & Grind Cafe, Powhatan, VA

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Powhatan, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18043726134

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Unplugged Games Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Midlothian, Virginia

Hours: 1–10 pm

+18048933793

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Tous les Jours Bakery & Cafe - Newport News

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17577553134

Visit website

Luxe & You Floral Cafe

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Noor Cafe

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18043532424

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Rustburg, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18046449871

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

+18047888000

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

+18043444300

Visit website

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Virginia Living Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17575951900

Visit website

The Robins Nature Center at Maymont

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Closed

+18045259000

Visit website

Rage RVA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 1–8 pm

+18043093410

Visit website

The Cask Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18043552402

Visit website

Science Museum of Virginia

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+18048641400

Visit website

ICA Shop + Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18048282823

Visit website

Sandy Bottom Nature Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

+17578254657

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 109.8 and 198.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
109.8 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | SR 652 / Old Hundred Road

Turn right onto SR 652 / Old Hundred Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
130.1 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville,...
8
131.1 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 75 Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th...
9
131.3 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
7
198.9 mi into trip | ~4h 17m 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

$31.28 one way

$62.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $34.20 $68.39
premium $4.70 $37.02 $74.03
diesel $5.61 $44.16 $88.31

Estimated Tolls: $0.12

Midlothian Turnpike (0.9 mi) $0.07
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (0.7 mi) $0.05

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

$31

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60 0 $21.00 $9.60
Efficient EV 50 0 $17.50 $8.00
EV Truck/SUV 80 0 $28.00 $12.80

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 20, 2026

Origin

Hurt, VA

Morning in Hurt on Tuesday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newport News, VA

Morning in Newport News on Tuesday

Local time

6:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 20m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $15 near mile 186.2
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
View on nps.gov
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 41.4
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 200
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour Free near mile 117.3
View on nps.gov
Booker T Washington National Monument

Booker T Washington National Monument

National Monument

Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that's a blend of highway cruising and local road travel, with 56% of the route on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 67.3 miles on I-64, offering a good opportunity to settle in. As you progress, the road character will shift between the faster pace of the interstate and the more varied terrain of state routes. This mixed drive profile means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 4-hour and 20-minute trip.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.3 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 109.8 miles in near SR 652 / Old Hundred Road.

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 200 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 109.8 miles (SR 652 / Old Hundred Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 130.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.1 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.

Between Hurt, VA and Newport News, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.

Appomattox

37.3 mi in | ~1h 1m | via VA 24

Charlottesville

130.1 mi in | ~2h 59m

Norfolk

130.1 mi in | ~2h 59m

Richmond International Airport

130.1 mi in | ~2h 59m

Virginia Beach

131.1 mi in | ~3h 1m

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 4h 20m. Total distance: 200 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 67.3 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.12 in tolls one way, starting with Midlothian 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 109.8 miles (SR 652 / Old Hundred Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 130.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and Fort Monroe National Monument (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Newport News, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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

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