Origin
Sandston, VA
Morning in Sandston on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sandston, VA to Newport News, 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 12m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sandston, VA
Alfo Medeiros
Newport News, VA
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Trip Overview
This 63-mile drive from Sandston, VA to Newport News, VA is a straightforward trip that can easily be accomplished in about 1 hour and 12 minutes. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The journey is predominantly highway-focused, with 96% of the route on major roads, making it efficient. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $10 for this drive. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you won't be experiencing significant regional changes. This route is designed for getting you from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 60.2 mi | 1h 6m |
| West Williamsburg Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Diligence Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Airport Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Thimble Shoals Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| J Clyde Morris Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Confederate Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 60.2 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandston, VA and Newport News, VA.
1
Start on North Confederate Avenue
26 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Confederate Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 60; VA 156
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Williamsburg Road
3
Turn right onto VA 156
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Airport Drive
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Rocky Mount NC
5
Merge onto I 64
60 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 258A
Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto US 17
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
8
Turn right onto Diligence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diligence Drive
9
At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
10
Turn left
413 ft
·
33 sec
11
At end of road, turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Sandston, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.2 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60; VA 156 / West Williamsburg Road
Turn right onto US 60; VA 156 / West Williamsburg Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VA 156 / South Airport Drive
Turn right onto VA 156 / South Airport Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 258A
Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
6
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.85 one way
$19.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $10.77 | $21.54 |
| premium | $4.70 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Newport News, VA
Morning in Newport News on Sunday
Local time
8:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Williamsburg, VA
32 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
2 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
1h 12m 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 experience for the vast majority of this 63-mile journey, with 96% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 64. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 60.2 miles on I 64, indicating a consistent pace for most of the drive. This profile suggests a relatively smooth and direct path, minimizing time spent on slower local roads. The primary character of this drive is one of efficiency and straightforward travel, moving you steadily toward your destination without many diversions.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.2 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and West Williamsburg Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60; VA 156 / West Williamsburg Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60; VA 156 / West Williamsburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (VA 156 / South Airport Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.2 miles on I 64. 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 (US 60; VA 156 / West Williamsburg Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (VA 156 / South Airport Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newport News, 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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