How far is Appomattox, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Appomattox, VA to Newport News, VA is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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.
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Appomattox and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Appomattox and Newport News.
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Start on Confederate Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Confederate Boulevard
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Continue on Richmond Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi · 29 min · Prince Edward Highway
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Turn left onto Holly Farms Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road
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Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road
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Take the exit right toward VA 150 South
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway
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Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington
2279 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1863 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
1777 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk
1.3 km · 2 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 Appomattox and Newport News.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Appomattox and Mostly Sunny near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Appomattox to Newport News?
The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Appomattox and 81.3 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Appomattox and Mostly Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield Court House.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Appomattox and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 130.98 mi (210.79 km).
#1 Appomattox
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,808 |
| Coordinates | 37.3570900, -78.8252900 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.46 | $44.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.11 | $50.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.09 | $54.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $31.89 | $63.78 |
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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