How far is Ashburn, VA from Newport News, VA?

The driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Newport News, VA is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
183.4 mi
03h 11m
Flight
146.32 mi
235.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.32 mi
Kilometers
235.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.4 mi
Kilometers
295.15 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Fri, Apr 17, 4:53 AM EDT
Return by in Ashburn
Fri, Apr 17, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashburn
2026-04-17T01:42
Arrive Newport News
Fri, Apr 17, 4:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashburn
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Ashburn
91.1 mi
01h 35m
To Newport News
92.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashburn and Newport News.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashburn and Newport News.

  1. 1

    Start on Ashburn Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ashburn Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Farmwell Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Farmwell Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Waxpool Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Waxpool Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Sully Road

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Sully Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Winchester, Fairfax

    995 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1360 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 East: Fairfax

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Route 50

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Route 50

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashburn and Newport News.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 41%
I 64 East
58 mi · 32%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 5%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 4%
Sully Road
6.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 35m from Ashburn
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Ashburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newport News.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashburn to Newport News?

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Ashburn and 92.3 miles from Newport News.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.63 one way or $51.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ashburn and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashburn and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 146.32 mi (235.48 km).

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#1 Ashburn

Ashburn is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0437200, -77.4874900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Ashburn Road (-77.487437, 39.043717)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.5 L · about $25.63
Round trip
$51.26
12.94 gal · 49 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.63 $51.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.66 $57.31
Premium $4.78 $30.91 $61.83
Diesel $5.62 $36.39 $72.77

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashburn and Newport News. The current time is 01:42:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.