How far is Cape Charles, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Cape Charles, VA to Newport News, VA is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Charles and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Charles and Newport News.
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Start on Park Row
90 m · 20 sec · Park Row
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Turn left onto Strawberry Street
1252 ft · 1 min · Strawberry Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mason Avenue
2327 ft · 1 min · Mason Avenue
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Turn right onto Randolph Avenue
1561 ft · 31 sec · Randolph Avenue
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Continue on Stone Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stone Road
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Turn right onto Lankford Highway
9.7 mi · 13 min · Lankford Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
600 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
9.8 mi · 14 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1077 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
708 ft · 13 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1589 ft · 30 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 Cape Charles and Newport News.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cape Charles 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 Cape Charles to Newport News?
The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Virginia Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Cape Charles and 30.7 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Charles and Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Virginia Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chartreuse Bistro
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Norfolk
Newport News station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Charles and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 28.09 mi (45.2 km).
#1 Cape Charles
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 37.2700800, -76.0164900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.20 | $24.41 |
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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