How far is Alexandria, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Alexandria, VA to Newport News, VA is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123 miles (198 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Newport News.
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Start on South Washington Street
23 m · 7 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto King Street
96 m · 15 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto South Saint Asaph Street
842 ft · 41 sec · South Saint Asaph Street
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Turn right onto Duke Street
102 m · 19 sec · Duke Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
1260 ft · 51 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Gibbon Street
923 ft · 38 sec · Gibbon Street
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Turn left onto South Patrick Street
1157 ft · 34 sec · South Patrick Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 495 West, I 95 North, I 495 East: Richmond, Baltimore
133 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, I 495 West
3238 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway (Local)
5 mi · 6 min · Capital Beltway (Local)
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Keep slight left
37.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight left
48.6 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
2080 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Turn right onto Diligence Drive
2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
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Turn left
126 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Newport News.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Newport News?
The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Alexandria and 83.6 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123 miles (198 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 123.03 mi (198 km).
#1 Alexandria
A city in Virginia.
| Population | 158,726 |
| Coordinates | 38.8048400, -77.0469200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport News
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 179,062 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -76.4696500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $23.33 | $46.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.09 | $52.17 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.14 | $56.28 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.13 | $66.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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