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Trip from Newport News, VA to Amherst, 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 38m

Distance

169.4 mi

273 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 26m ★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 31m

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

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Newport News, VA

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town in Virginia, USA

Amherst, VA

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Trip Overview

This 169.4-mile journey from Newport News, VA, to Amherst, VA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 38 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, indicated by a 0% highway share, making it a true turn-heavy drive. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $27, this route is quite budget-friendly. The drive stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Virginia, offering a consistent regional experience. It's a straightforward trip that can easily be accomplished without an overnight stop.

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

84.7 miles from Newport News, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 64.7 mi 1h 11m
Anderson Highway 40.8 mi 53m
West James Anderson Highway 17.1 mi 22m
Richmond Highway 14.7 mi 20m
Midlothian Turnpike 9.9 mi 16m
East James Anderson Highway 8.1 mi 9m
Powhite Parkway 3.5 mi 4m
Downtown Expressway 2.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 64.7 mi, about 1h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

82 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn left

413 ft · 31 sec
3

At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
4

Turn left onto Diligence Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Diligence Drive
5

Turn left onto US 17

0.7 mi · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on US 17

168 ft · 10 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
8

Merge onto I 64

65 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 64
Use the right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 193A Toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn straight onto VA 33

1.0 mi · 1 min · Nine Mile Road
11

Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street

148 ft · 2 sec · North 25th Street
12

Continue on North 25th Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · North 25th Street
13

Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street

100 ft · 2 sec · North 25th Street
14

Continue on North 25th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 25th Street
15

Turn right onto US 60

0.3 mi · 29 sec · East Main Street
16

Turn left onto South 21st Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South 21st Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto Dock Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Dock Street
18

At end of road, turn right onto US 360; US 60 ALT

306 ft · 12 sec · South 14th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
19

Turn left onto East Canal Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Canal Street
20

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward VA 195 Toll West
21

Merge onto VA 195

2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 146

1.1 mi · 1 min · VA 146
Toward Powhite Parkway Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23

Merge onto VA 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
25

Merge onto VA 76

2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
26

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
27

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · this road
Toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
28

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian Use the slight right lane.
29

Merge onto US 60

9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Continue on US 60

37 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
31

Continue on US 60

8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
32

Continue on US 60

17 mi · 22 min · West James Anderson Highway
33

Continue on US 60

4.1 mi · 5 min · Anderson Highway
34

Continue on US 60

15 mi · 20 min · Richmond Highway
35

Turn sharp left onto SR T1112

432 ft · 14 sec · Washington Street
36

Turn right onto 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · 2nd Street
37

Turn right onto Goodwin Street

146 ft · 6 sec · Goodwin Street
38

Arrive at destination

Goodwin Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 38-minute duration and the turn-heavy nature of this 169.4-mile drive, it's best tackled in one day. Aim for an early morning departure from Newport News to make the most of daylight, especially as you'll be on local roads for the entire trip. While the fuel cost is only $27, plan for at least one stop for fuel and to stretch your legs, as there isn't a designated longest stretch to break up the drive. Keep an eye on your navigation system due to the numerous turns involved in this local road experience.

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 84.7 miles from Newport News, VA, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.7 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 37 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.7 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amherst, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Newport News, 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 Newport News, VA

This is one driving day of about 169.4 miles and 3h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Newport News, 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 64.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richmond, VA

85 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

Williamsburg, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richmond, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.7 miles from Newport News, 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 64.7 miles.

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

Botanya Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40 mile 72.6

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18043421201

Visit website

Bamboo Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

0.7 mi

Curbside Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Unplugged Games Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Midlothian, Virginia

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.7

Hours: 1–10 pm

+18048933793

Visit website

Harrison Street Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

1.8 mi

Rise & Grind Cafe, Powhatan, VA

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Powhatan, Virginia

2.1 mi

Botanya Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $40 mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18043421201

Visit website

Bamboo Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+18043531609

Visit website

Curbside Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18043557008

Visit website

Amuse Restaurant VMFA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+18043401580

Visit website

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 24.2

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17572580007

Visit website

821 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18046491042

Visit website

Greenbriar Cafe and Coffeehouse

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+18043555282

Visit website

Roberto Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.5

Sandston, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18042222250

Visit website

Unplugged Games Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.7

Midlothian, Virginia

Hours: 1–10 pm

+18048933793

Visit website

Harrison Street Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

Rise & Grind Cafe, Powhatan, VA

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 96.8

Powhatan, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+18043726134

Visit website

Cafe Synai

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18048161419

Calyx Cafe | Lounge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Visit website

Tous les Jours Bakery & Cafe - Newport News

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

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

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17577553134

Visit website

Passport Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–6:30 pm

+18042871877

Visit website

Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters and Petite Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 12.1

Yorktown, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+17578723020

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18046449871

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

The Cask Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18043552402

Visit website

The Robins Nature Center at Maymont

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Closed

+18045259000

Visit website

Lee Hall Mansion

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 12.1

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17578883371

Visit website

Virginia Living Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+17575951900

Visit website

Rage RVA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 1–8 pm

+18043093410

Visit website

Science Museum of Virginia

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+18048641400

Visit website

Byrd Park Pump House

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 72.6

Richmond, Virginia

+18046465733

Visit website

Sandy Bottom Nature Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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 26

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 78.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

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

Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
7
66.3 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 193A Toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
6
69.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
7
72.2 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | VA 146

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 146 toward Powhite Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Powhite Parkway
9
78.2 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midloth...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.49 one way

$52.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $28.96 $57.93
premium $4.70 $31.35 $62.70
diesel $5.61 $37.40 $74.80

Estimated Tolls: $0.69

Midlothian Turnpike (9.9 mi) $0.69

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

$26

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.8 0 $17.79 $8.13
Efficient EV 42.4 0 $14.82 $6.78
EV Truck/SUV 67.8 0 $23.72 $10.84

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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

Newport News, VA

Morning in Newport News on Sunday

Local time

6:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amherst, VA

Morning in Amherst on Sunday

Local time

6:25 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

10 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 38m 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 dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entire 169.4 miles. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch suggests a constantly engaging drive, requiring your attention as you make your way through various local thoroughfares. This profile means you'll be experiencing the landscape at a more intimate, local pace, rather than a high-speed transit.

49% 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: 64.7 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 1.4 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 26 significant decision points across 169.4 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 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles (US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Newport News, VA to Amherst, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Midlothian along the way.

Midlothian

78.2 mi in | ~1h 34m

About the Cities

Arriving in Amherst, VA

Full guide →

Amherst is a town in Central Virginia.

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 3h 38m. Total distance: 169.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 64.7 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.69 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 Amherst, 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 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.3 miles (US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 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 Amherst, 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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