Origin
Newport News, VA
Morning in Newport News on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport News, VA to Bracey, 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
2h 48m
Distance
144.2 mi
232 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport News, VA
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Bracey, VA
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
This 144.2-mile journey from Newport News, VA to Bracey, VA is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 77% of the drive on major roads like the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I-64. You can expect a fuel cost of around $23 for this drive. Given its relatively short duration and straightforward path, it's a practical option for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, keeping the drive within a familiar geographical context.
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
72.1 miles from Newport News, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | 63.9 mi | 1h 9m |
| I 64 | 46.7 mi | 51m |
| Roxbury Road | 13.3 mi | 17m |
| East Washington Street | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Emmaus Church Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| James River Drive | 2 mi | 2m |
| Jordan Point Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Winston Churchill Drive | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
— 63.9 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News, VA and Bracey, 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
47 mi
·
51 min
·
I 64
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 211
Toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
152 ft
·
7 sec
11
Turn left onto VA 106
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Emmaus Church Road
12
Continue on VA 106
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Roxbury Road
13
Continue on VA 106; VA 156
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jordan Point Road
14
Turn right onto VA 10; VA 106; VA 156
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
James River Drive
15
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Randolph Road
16
Turn left onto VA 156 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Churchill Drive
17
Continue on VA 36
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
18
Continue on VA 36
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodlawn Street
19
Continue on VA 36
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
20
Continue on VA 36
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 85 South, I 95 South
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
Use the slight left lane.
23
Merge onto I 85
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward SR 903: Bracey, Lake Gaston
25
Turn left onto SR 903
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 903
26
Continue on Bracey Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Bracey Drive
27
Arrive at destination
Bracey Drive
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 48 minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Newport News to maximize your day in Bracey. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $23, you have flexibility. The longest stretch is 63.9 miles on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. Given the route's highway-focused profile, watch for typical interstate conditions and be aware of traffic patterns around the Richmond area, especially if traveling during peak hours. This short trip allows for a relaxed pace and minimal need for extensive planning.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.1 miles from Newport News, VA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.9 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 32 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.1 miles or 1h 27m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bracey, 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 144.2 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for about 63.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.1 miles from Newport News, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.9 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 79.1 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
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
8
48.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
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 211
Toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
6
78.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 85 South, I 95 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 85 South, I 95 South
8
79.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.55 one way
$45.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.66 | $49.31 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.69 | $53.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.84 | $63.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.48
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(63.9 mi)
$4.48
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
$23
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.14 | $6.92 |
| Efficient EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.62 | $5.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.19 | $9.23 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Bracey, VA
Morning in Bracey on Tuesday
Local time
6:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Hopewell, VA
72 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
30 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 48m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this 144.2-mile trip. With 77% of the route on main roads, you'll spend a good portion of your time on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I-64. The longest continuous stretch without a major change in road type is 63.9 miles on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, offering a consistent driving experience. While not overly complex, this route prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways, making it a straightforward drive for covering distance.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.9 mi on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 144.2 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.3 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.
On the drive from Newport News, VA to Bracey, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Roxbury along the way.
Roxbury
48.3 mi in
|
~55m
About the Cities
Starting 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 2h 48m. Total distance: 144.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63.9 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.48 in tolls one way, starting with Richmond-Petersburg 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.
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 Bracey, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bracey, 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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