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

The driving distance from Bealeton, VA to Newport News, VA is about 144.8 miles (233 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.79 mi
02h 22m
Flight
124.75 mi
200.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.75 mi
Kilometers
200.77 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.79 mi
Kilometers
233.02 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Sun, Apr 12, 5:28 AM EDT
Return by in Bealeton
Sun, Apr 12, 7:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bealeton
2026-04-12T03:05
Arrive Newport News
Sun, Apr 12, 5:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bealeton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Chamberlayne
VA

Census designated place

From Bealeton
72.3 mi
01h 11m
To Newport News
72.5 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Schoolhouse Road

    1455 ft · 38 sec · Schoolhouse Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Marsh Road

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Marsh Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Warrenton Road

    9.7 mi · 15 min · Warrenton Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

    47.9 mi · 53 min

  5. 5

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  12. 12

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bealeton 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
58 mi · 40%
I 95 South
47.9 mi · 33%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 9%
Marsh Road
12.7 mi · 9%
Warrenton Road
9.73 mi · 7%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
124.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chamberlayne
01h 11m from Bealeton
Leave By
1:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bealeton and Sunny near Newport News.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Chamberlayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Bealeton and 72.5 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.24 one way or $40.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bealeton and Sunny near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near Chamberlayne

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chamberlayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.4 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

15 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

43 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bealeton and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 124.75 mi (200.77 km).

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#1 Bealeton

Bealeton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5717900, -77.7638800
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Schoolhouse Road (-77.764112, 38.571639)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.34 L · about $20.24
Round trip
$40.48
10.22 gal · 38.68 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.24 $40.48
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.63 $45.26
Premium $4.78 $24.42 $48.83
Diesel $5.62 $28.74 $57.48

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bealeton and Newport News. The current time is 03:05:36.

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.