How far is Big Stone Gap, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Big Stone Gap, VA to Newport News, VA is about 436.9 miles (703.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 346.7 miles (557.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Big Stone Gap and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Stone Gap and Newport News.
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Start on 4th Avenue East
1213 ft · 30 sec · 4th Avenue East
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Turn straight onto Powell Valley Road
1335 ft · 33 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Powell Valley Road
20 m · 1 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Powell Valley Road
1740 ft · 50 sec · Powell Valley Road
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Turn left
1497 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Orby Cantrell Highway
8.3 mi · 11 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1131 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
92 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Norton Coeburn Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · Norton Coeburn Road
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Continue on Bull Run Road
12.5 mi · 18 min · Bull Run Road
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
111 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on US Highway 58 Alternate
6.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 58 Alternate
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Turn right
12.7 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2816 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Preston Street Southwest
1006 ft · 33 sec · Preston Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bradley Street Southwest
2716 ft · 1 min · Bradley Street Southwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cummings Street
1 km · 1 min · Cummings Street
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Take the exit slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 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 Big Stone Gap and Newport News.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Big Stone Gap 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 Big Stone Gap to Newport News?
The road trip is about 436.9 miles (703.1 km) and usually takes 06h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.3 miles from Big Stone Gap and 218.5 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 346.7 miles (557.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.04 one way or $122.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Big Stone Gap and Mostly Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Glasgow
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 Glasgow.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Roanoke
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Big Stone Gap and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 346.69 mi (557.94 km).
#1 Big Stone Gap
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,104 |
| Coordinates | 36.8817600, -82.7471000 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| 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: 703 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 27m |
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 | $61.04 | $122.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $68.25 | $136.50 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $73.63 | $147.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $86.67 | $173.33 |
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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