Origin
Newport News, VA
Morning in Newport News on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport News, VA to Kilmarnock, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
55.6 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Kilmarnock, VA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Newport News to Kilmarnock, you are in for a straightforward 55.6-mile journey through Virginia’s Southeast region. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 27 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate via the George Washington Memorial Highway, John Clayton Memorial Highway, and Greys Point Road to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $9, the trip is quite economical for a quick getaway. Because both the origin and destination sit within the same region, you can anticipate a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Memorial Highway | 22.6 mi | 35m |
| Greys Point Road | 7 mi | 10m |
| John Clayton Memorial Highway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Twiggs Ferry Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Mary Ball Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| General Puller Highway | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Windsor Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Buckley Hall Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
George Washington Memorial Highway
— 22.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News, VA and Kilmarnock, 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
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 17
23 mi
·
35 min
·
George Washington Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit onto US 17 BUS
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 17 BUS
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 BUS
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 17 BUS
9
Turn right onto VA 3; VA 14
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
John Clayton Memorial Highway
10
Turn left onto VA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Windsor Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckley Hall Road
12
Turn left onto VA 3
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Twiggs Ferry Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto VA 3; VA 33
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
General Puller Highway
14
Turn right onto VA 3
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Greys Point Road
15
Continue on VA 3
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Rappahannock Drive
16
Continue on VA 3
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Mary Ball Road
17
Continue on VA 3
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
18
Turn right onto SR 608
124 ft
·
5 sec
·
Waverly Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
SR 608
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Newport News, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 34.1 — 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
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 17 / J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Turn left onto US 17 / J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
24.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 17 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 BUS
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
34.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road
At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.69 one way
$17.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.28 | $24.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| Efficient EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.78 | $3.56 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (63% 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
Kilmarnock, VA
Morning in Kilmarnock on Sunday
Local time
8:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
10 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
1h 27m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that favors rural roads over high-speed transit. Only 2% of this route consists of highway driving, so you will spend most of your time navigating local surface roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 22.6-mile segment along the George Washington Memorial Highway. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, the pace is steady rather than fast, requiring your full attention through the various turns. It is a departure from the typical interstate grind, offering a more hands-on driving experience as you transition between the main thoroughfares.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on George Washington Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Thimble Shoals Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 17 / J Clyde Morris Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 55.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on George Washington Memorial 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Thimble Shoals Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 17 / J Clyde Morris Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kilmarnock, 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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