Crossing the state of Virginia from Weber City to Newport News is a substantial journey covering 417.7 miles. Expect to spend approximately 6 hours and 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this a long but manageable day trip if you get an early start. Budget about $67 for fuel to complete the transit between these two southeastern locations. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, your pace will be dictated by traffic and road conditions rather than high-speed cruising. It is a straightforward trek that connects the far western corner of the state to the coast, serving as a practical, if lengthy, corridor for travelers.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
208.3 miles from Weber City, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
222.1 mi
4h 2m
I 64
147 mi
2h 40m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi
25m
East Stone Drive
9.7 mi
11m
Bloomingdale Pike
5.1 mi
9m
Wadlow Gap Highway
4.7 mi
5m
Main Street
1.1 mi
1m
Diligence Drive
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 222.1 mi, about 4h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weber City, VA and Newport News, VA.
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Start on US 23
0.2 mi·16 sec·Main Street
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Continue on US 23
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Turn right onto US 58; US 421
4.7 mi·5 min·Wadlow Gap Highway
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Continue on SR 93
0.1 mi·14 sec·North John B Dennis Highway
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Turn left onto Bloomingdale Pike
5.1 mi·9 min·Bloomingdale Pike
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Turn right onto Ollis Bowers Hill Road
357 ft·15 sec·Ollis Bowers Hill Road
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Turn left onto US 11W
9.7 mi·11 min·East Stone Drive
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
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Merge onto I 81
82 mi·1 hr 28 min·I 81
Use the straight lane.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 81; US 11
140 mi·2 hr 33 min·I 81; US 11
Toward I 81 North, US 11 North: RoanokeUse the straight lane.
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Continue on I 64; I 81
0.3 mi·17 sec·I 64; I 81
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
90 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 64
Toward I 64 East: RichmondUse the straight lane.
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Take the exit
1.2 mi·1 min
Exit 177Toward I 295 North: Washington, NorfolkUse the slight right lane.
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Continue on I 295
23 mi·25 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
1.3 mi·2 min
Exit 28AToward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 64
57 mi·1 hr 2 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 258AToward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
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Turn straight onto US 17
0.1 mi·10 sec·J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Turn right onto Diligence Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Diligence Drive
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At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.1 mi·19 sec·Thimble Shoals Boulevard
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Turn left
413 ft·33 sec
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At end of road, turn right
82 ft·6 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 6 hour and 34 minute duration, departing at dawn is your best strategy to avoid mid-day congestion on local roads. While this trip is feasible in one day, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your $67 fuel budget in mind. Since you are navigating local routes like Wadlow Gap Highway, keep an eye on your GPS, as turn-heavy paths can be easy to miss without constant navigation. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so adjust your pace if you encounter heavy local traffic. If you find the technical nature of the driving tiring, prioritize finding a safe, well-lit pull-off early in your journey to re-center before the final stretch.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 208.3 miles from Weber City, VA, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 222.1 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 92 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 208.3 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 34m
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 Weber City, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Weber City, VA
This is one driving day of about 416.6 miles and 7h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Weber City, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 222.1 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 103.4 and 415.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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103.4 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|I 81; US 11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81; US 11 toward I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
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243.4 mi into trip|~4h 30m in|I 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 64 East: Richmond
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333.4 mi into trip|~6h 8m 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
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357.5 mi into trip|~6h 35m 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
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415.5 mi into trip|~7h 40m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.15 one way
$130.29 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg146 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$71.23
$142.46
premium
$4.70
$77.10
$154.21
diesel
$5.61
$91.98
$183.96
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 145.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
125
1
$43.74
$20.00
Efficient EV
104.2
1
$36.45
$16.66
EV Truck/SUV
166.6
2
$58.32
$26.66
Gas CO2
146 kg
EV CO2
49 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Weber City, VA
Night
in Weber City on Saturday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Newport News, VA
Night
in Newport News on Saturday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
8 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
7h 43m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind. You will navigate via Main Street, Wadlow Gap Highway, and North John B. Dennis Highway, as this route features a 0% highway share. This profile requires your full attention, as the road lacks the predictable, wide-open lanes found on major freeways. Because the entire journey consists of local thoroughfares, you should anticipate a technical driving experience that changes significantly as you move across the state. Staying focused is essential, as the lack of highway stretches means you will be managing frequent turns and local transit conditions for the full duration of the 417.7-mile trip.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 222.1 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 103.4 miles in near I 81; US 11.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 416.6 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 103.4 miles (I 81; US 11): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.4 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 333.4 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.
Between Weber City, VA and Newport News, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Norfolk
333.4 mi in|~6h 8m
Virginia Beach
357.5 mi in|~6h 35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 43m. Total distance: 416.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 43m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 222.1 miles on I 81. 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 103.4 miles (I 81; US 11): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 243.4 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 333.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.7 hours each way, a round trip means 15.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Newport News, VA before the return drive.
