Origin
Stanley, VA
Morning in Stanley on Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stanley, VA to Newport News, 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
3h 51m
Distance
187.8 mi
302 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stanley, VA
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Newport News, VA
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Trip Overview
Stanley, VA to Newport News, VA is 187.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m via I 64 and Spotswood Trail, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip spans the Southeast region, taking you from the mountains towards the coast. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major highways, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a single-day journey. The recommended one-day duration suggests it's manageable without needing an overnight stay, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently.
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
93.9 miles from Stanley, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 96.7 mi | 1h 45m |
| Spotswood Trail | 30.5 mi | 41m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 22.9 mi | 25m |
| US 340 | 13.9 mi | 21m |
| James Madison Highway | 11 mi | 15m |
| East Main Street | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Stanardsville By-Pass | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 15 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 96.7 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanley, VA and Newport News, VA.
1
Start on US 340 BUS
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on US 340
14 mi
·
21 min
·
US 340
3
Turn left onto US 33 BUS
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 33 BUS
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto US 33
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Spotswood Trail
5
Turn straight onto US 33
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Stanardsville By-Pass
6
Continue on US 33
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Spotswood Trail
7
Enter roundabout onto US 33
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Spotswood Trail
8
Continue on US 33
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Spotswood Trail
9
Continue on US 33; VA 231
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 33
72 ft
·
0 sec
·
US 15; US 33
11
Continue on US 15; US 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 15; US 33
12
Turn slight right onto US 15; US 33
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Martinsburg Avenue
13
Continue on US 15; US 33
11 mi
·
15 min
·
James Madison Highway
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
15
Merge onto I 64
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 64
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 177
Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on I 295
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto I 64
57 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 258A
Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto US 17
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
22
Turn right onto Diligence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diligence Drive
23
At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
24
Turn left
413 ft
·
33 sec
25
At end of road, turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under four hours, this is comfortably a one-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight. The longest stretch is over 96 miles, so plan for a fuel stop before you get low, especially since there's only one recommended stop. Given the relatively short distance and manageable duration, you can easily complete this drive in one go, focusing on reaching Newport News without needing to break up the journey.
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 93.9 miles from Stanley, VA, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.7 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 41 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.9 miles or 2h 5m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newport News, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stanley, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Stanley, VA
This is one driving day of about 187.8 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Stanley, 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 96.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.9 miles from Stanley, 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 96.7 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 19 and 187.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
19 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 33 BUS
Turn left onto US 33 BUS
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
104.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 177
Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
8
128.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
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 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
7
186.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m 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
187.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 51m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.37 one way
$58.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.11 | $64.22 |
| premium | $4.70 | $34.76 | $69.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.46 | $82.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.72 | $9.01 |
| Efficient EV | 47 | 0 | $16.43 | $7.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.29 | $12.02 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
10:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live 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
5 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
3h 51m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
$15
near mile 174.9
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
Shenandoah National Park
National Park
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
$30
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument
National Monument
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 187.8
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
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...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 129.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed driving experience, with 59% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 64, which is a significant part of the journey, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 96.7 miles. The route also incorporates other main roads like Spotswood Trail and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, providing some variety beyond just interstate travel. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road sections as you progress towards Newport News.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 96.7 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19 miles in near US 33 BUS.
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 187.8 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: at 19 miles (US 33 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 104.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.7 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.
Between Stanley, VA and Newport News, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Norfolk
104.6 mi in
|
~2h 16m
Virginia Beach
128.7 mi in
|
~2h 43m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 3h 51m. Total distance: 187.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 96.7 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Newport News, 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: at 19 miles (US 33 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 104.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Shenandoah National Park and Fort Monroe National Monument (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Newport News, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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