Newport News, VA to Laymantown, VA is 224.9 miles and takes about 4h 45m via I 64 and Anderson Highway, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. You'll encounter a mix of highway and surface road driving, making it a fairly straightforward trip for a single day. Plan for a solid four to five hours of wheels turning, plus any time you might want to stop along the way.
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
112.4 miles from Newport News, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
64.7 mi
1h 11m
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi
48m
Richmond Highway
28.9 mi
35m
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
16 mi
20m
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14.6 mi
18m
Old Courthouse Road
10 mi
11m
Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi
16m
Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 64.7 mi, about 1h 11m
Traffic on I-64
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 66 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,423 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,961
Quietest
2 AM
~174 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News, VA and Laymantown, VA.
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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 193AToward VA 33 West: Nine Mile RoadUse 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 ParkwayUse 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 TurnpikeUse 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, MidlothianUse 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
7.8 mi·9 min·West James Anderson Highway
33
Turn slight left onto VA 24
8.6 mi·9 min·Mount Rush Highway
34
Continue on VA 24
10 mi·11 min·Old Courthouse Road
35
Take the exit onto VA 24
0.2 mi·29 sec·VA 24
Toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
36
Merge onto US 460; VA 24
29 mi·35 min·Richmond Highway
37
Continue on US 460
16 mi·20 min·East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
38
Continue on US 221; US 460
15 mi·18 min·West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
39
Continue on US 221; US 460
3.8 mi·4 min·Blue Ridge Boulevard
40
Turn right onto SR 658
1.1 mi·2 min·Laymantown Road
41
Turn left onto SR 657
0.2 mi·56 sec·Rainbow Forest Drive
42
Turn right onto SR 778
0.5 mi·1 min·Hunters Trail
43
Arrive at destination
SR 778
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 45m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning is your best bet to ensure you arrive with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself. The $35 fuel estimate is a good starting point for budgeting. Pay attention to the transition from I 64 to Anderson Highway, as this is where the driving environment will change most significantly.
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 112.4 miles from Newport News, VA, or about 2h 23m 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 49 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.4 miles or 2h 23m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laymantown, 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 224.9 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 28
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
$36.49 one way
$72.98 round trip
$4.12/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$40.85
$81.71
premium
$5.00
$44.25
$88.49
diesel
$6.21
$54.98
$109.95
Estimated Tolls: $2.83
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
(16 mi)$1.12
West Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
(14.6 mi)$1.02
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
$36
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.5
0
$23.61
$10.80
Efficient EV
56.2
0
$19.68
$9.00
EV Truck/SUV
90
1
$31.49
$14.39
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Newport News, VA
Morning
in Newport News on Saturday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
SW 6 to 14 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Laymantown, VA
Morning
in Laymantown on Saturday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers
SW 3 to 12 mph41% chanceLive 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
4 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 45m 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
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...
0 mi from route
~1 min detour
$15
near mile 15.5
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 155.1
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...
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...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 209.4
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...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 77.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 224.9-mile drive is on highways, with the remaining portion on surface roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 64.7 miles on I 64 before transitioning to routes like Anderson Highway and Richmond Highway. Expect a mix of higher-speed cruising and more local traffic as you leave the interstate.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
43 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 Effort10/10
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 28 significant decision points across 224.9 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,358 ft33 ft
Total Climb
1,411 ft
Total Descent
86 ft
Highest Point
1,358 ft
~224.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,325 ft
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 Laymantown, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Midlothian along the way.
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.
Top landmarks
•USS Monitor — 1862 unique ironclad; first in United States Navy service
•Endview Plantation Historic Site — human settlement in United States of America
•Newport News Middle Ground Light — lighthouse in Virginia, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 224.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 $2.83 in tolls one way, starting with East Lynchburg Salem 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.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Laymantown, 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. There are 4 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
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 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Laymantown, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
