How far is Cana, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Cana, VA to Newport News, VA is about 291.5 miles (469.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cana and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cana and Newport News.
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Start on Fancy Gap Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Fancy Gap Highway
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Continue on North Andy Griffith Parkway
31.6 mi · 36 min · North Andy Griffith Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
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Turn straight
87.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
1601 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street
606 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street
1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on Winston Churchill Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive
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Turn right onto East Randolph Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
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Continue on James River Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · James River Drive
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Turn left onto Jordan Point Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Emmaus Church Road
3 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road
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Take the ramp right
2019 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 51 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 Cana and Newport News.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
87.2 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Cana 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 Cana to Newport News?
The road trip is about 291.5 miles (469.1 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Boydton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.2 miles from Cana and 129.2 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.8 miles (377.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.72 one way or $81.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Cana and Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Boydton
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 Boydton.
Durham
Danville
Rocky Mount
North Carolina State Fair station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cana and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 234.84 mi (377.94 km).
#1 Cana
Census designated place
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 36.5895800, -80.6717300 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $40.72 | $81.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $45.53 | $91.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $49.12 | $98.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $57.81 | $115.63 |
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 · May 15, 2026
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