If you are planning a trip from Lawrenceville to Newport News, you are looking at a straightforward 106.1-mile journey through the Southeast region of Virginia. Expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 1 minute behind the wheel, making this a very manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via North Main Street, Lawrenceville Plank Road, and the Governor Harrison Parkway to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this route is quite budget-friendly for a quick getaway. Because the trip is relatively short and direct, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53 miles from Lawrenceville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southampton Parkway
54.5 mi
1h 11m
Governor Harrison Parkway
9.8 mi
13m
Godwin Boulevard
8.5 mi
9m
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi
8m
West Atlantic Street
5.1 mi
6m
Jefferson Avenue
4.6 mi
8m
James River Bridge
4.4 mi
6m
Benns Church Boulevard
4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Southampton Parkway
— 54.5 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville, VA and Newport News, VA.
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Start on US 58 Business; VA 46
10 ft·5 sec·West Hicks Street
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Turn left onto US 58 Business; VA 46
0.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
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Continue on US 58 Business
1.3 mi·2 min·Lawrenceville Plank Road
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Take the ramp onto US 58 Business
0.2 mi·21 sec·US 58 Business
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Merge onto US 58
9.8 mi·13 min·Governor Harrison Parkway
6
Continue on US 58
6.4 mi·8 min·Pleasant Shade Drive
7
Continue on US 58
5.1 mi·6 min·West Atlantic Street
8
Continue on US 58
54 mi·1 hr 11 min·Southampton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward VA 10, VA 32: Smithfield, Newport NewsUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto VA 10; VA 32
8.5 mi·9 min·Godwin Boulevard
11
Continue on VA 10; VA 32
4.0 mi·5 min·Benns Church Boulevard
12
Turn right onto VA 32
0.2 mi·32 sec·Benns Grant Boulevard
13
Turn right onto US 258; VA 32
2.6 mi·3 min·Brewers Neck Boulevard
14
Turn left onto US 17; US 258; VA 32
2.4 mi·3 min·Carrollton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32
4.4 mi·6 min·James River Bridge
16
Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32
0.8 mi·1 min·Mercury Boulevard
17
Turn left onto US 17; VA 143
4.6 mi·8 min·Jefferson Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Pilot House Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Pilot House Drive
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Turn left
438 ft·32 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour trip with no planned stops, you have the advantage of being able to complete the journey in one sitting without needing a formal break. We recommend checking your fuel levels before leaving Lawrenceville to ensure you stay within your $17 budget and avoid unnecessary detours. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, keep a close eye on your GPS navigation to avoid missing any turns along the Parkway. Leaving during off-peak hours will help you maintain a steady pace, as local road traffic can be unpredictable compared to larger highways. Flexibility is your best asset on this route, so feel free to adjust your departure time to suit your personal schedule.
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 53 miles from Lawrenceville, VA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 23 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53 miles or 1h 12m 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 55m
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 Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrenceville, VA
This is one driving day of about 106.1 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Lawrenceville, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southampton Parkway for about 54.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 77.6 and 100.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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77.6 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward VA 10, VA 32: Smithfield, Newport News
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward VA 10, VA 32: Smithfield, Newport News
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90.3 mi into trip|~2h in|VA 32 / Benns Grant Boulevard
Turn right onto VA 32 / Benns Grant Boulevard
Navigation decision point
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90.5 mi into trip|~2h in|US 258; VA 32 / Brewers Neck Boulevard
Turn right onto US 258; VA 32 / Brewers Neck Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
93.2 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|US 17; US 258; VA 32 / Carrollton Boulevard
Turn left onto US 17; US 258; VA 32 / Carrollton Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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100.8 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|US 17; VA 143 / Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto US 17; VA 143 / Jefferson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.59 one way
$33.18 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.14
$36.28
premium
$4.70
$19.64
$39.27
diesel
$5.61
$23.43
$46.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.8
0
$11.14
$5.09
Efficient EV
26.5
0
$9.28
$4.24
EV Truck/SUV
42.4
0
$14.85
$6.79
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Lawrenceville, VA
Morning
in Lawrenceville on Sunday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Newport News, VA
Morning
in Newport News on Sunday
Local time
8:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
2 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 26m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 102.4
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$15
near mile 106.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route contains no highway driving. The road surface changes as you transition between local streets and the Governor Harrison Parkway, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. You won't find any long, monotonous stretches of highway here, which keeps the drive feeling active and engaging. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should anticipate a slower pace that reflects the character of the surrounding landscape. It is a practical drive that favors local connectivity over the efficiency of major interstates.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.5 mi on Southampton Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southampton Parkway and Governor Harrison Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 77.6 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 26m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 77.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.3 miles (VA 32 / Benns Grant Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 90.5 miles (US 258; VA 32 / Brewers Neck Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 106.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 54.5 miles on Southampton Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 77.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.3 miles (VA 32 / Benns Grant Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 90.5 miles (US 258; VA 32 / Brewers Neck Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newport News, VA before heading back.
