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

The driving distance from Buckhall, VA to Newport News, VA is about 158.4 miles (255 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
158.48 mi
02h 40m
Flight
125.37 mi
201.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.37 mi
Kilometers
201.77 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.48 mi
Kilometers
255.05 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Wed, Apr 15, 10:46 AM EDT
Return by in Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckhall
2026-04-15T08:06
Arrive Newport News
Wed, Apr 15, 10:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckhall
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Buckhall
78.8 mi
01h 20m
To Newport News
79.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Moore Drive

    1178 ft · 44 sec · Moore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Prince William Parkway

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Prince William Parkway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    749 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Prince William Parkway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Prince William Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Smoketown Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Smoketown Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gideon Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · Gideon Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dale Boulevard

    1482 ft · 39 sec · Dale Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South

    1849 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.2 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  16. 16

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  19. 19

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckhall 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
70.9 mi · 45%
I 64 East
58 mi · 37%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 8%
Prince William Parkway
10.3 mi · 7%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 1%
Smoketown Road
0.93 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
125.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 20m from Buckhall
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buckhall and Mostly Clear near Newport News.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.4 miles (255 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 78.8 miles from Buckhall and 79.7 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.14 one way or $44.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 13 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 13.8 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 13.7 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 13.7 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 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 Buckhall and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 125.37 mi (201.77 km).

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#1 Buckhall

Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7317800, -77.4311000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Moore Drive (-77.431073, 38.731782)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.17 L · about $22.14
Round trip
$44.28
11.18 gal · 42.34 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.14 $44.28
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.76 $49.52
Premium $4.78 $26.71 $53.42
Diesel $5.62 $31.44 $62.88

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckhall and Newport News. The current time is 08:06:39.

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.