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Trip from Newport News, VA to Montrose, 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 17m

Distance

66 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 12m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

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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Downtown Montrose, VA, VA

Montrose, VA

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Trip Overview

Newport News, VA to Montrose, VA is 66 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via I 64, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically within Virginia, making it a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a single-day journey. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a consistent travel pace. Plan for a quick and efficient trip with minimal travel time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 62.3 mi 1h 8m
Gay Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
J Clyde Morris Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Diligence Drive 0.4 mi 1m
Brittles Lane 0.4 mi <1m
South Laburnum Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Thimble Shoals Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Carlisle Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 62.3 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

62 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 64
Use the right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 195 Toward Laburnum Avenue Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

133 ft · 5 sec
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Turn left onto South Laburnum Avenue

0.4 mi · 44 sec · South Laburnum Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
12

Turn right onto Gay Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · Gay Avenue
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto Brittles Lane

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Brittles Lane
14

Turn right onto Carlisle Avenue

283 ft · 9 sec · Carlisle Avenue
15

Arrive at destination

Carlisle Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Williamsburg, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Williamsburg, VA

33 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

Gloucester Point, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Williamsburg, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33 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 62.3 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 64.5 — 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
7
63.9 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward Laburnum Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 195 Toward Laburnum Avenue
7
64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
6
64.5 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | Gay Avenue

Turn right onto Gay Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.32 one way

$20.64 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $11.28 $22.57
premium $4.70 $12.22 $24.43
diesel $5.61 $14.57 $29.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.93 $3.17
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.24 $4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Newport News, VA

Morning in Newport News on Sunday

Local time

8:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Sunny

SW 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 9:43AM EDT until April 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Montrose, VA

Morning in Montrose on Sunday

Local time

8:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Williamsburg, VA

33 mi in

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

32 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 17m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the journey taking place on major roadways like I 64 and Gay Avenue. The longest stretch you'll encounter without interruption is 62.3 miles, all on I 64. Expect a largely consistent driving experience characterized by high speeds and limited turns. The route progresses primarily along the interstate, offering a direct path with minimal deviations onto local roads.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.3 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Gay Avenue. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 66 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 66 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.3 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Montrose, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 63.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montrose, 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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