How far is Chesterfield County, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Chesterfield County, VA to Newport News, VA is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
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.
Town in King William County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield County and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield County and Newport News.
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Start on State Park Road
1.2 mi · 8 min · State Park Road
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Turn left onto Beach Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Beach Road
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Turn right onto Woodland Pond Parkway
2705 ft · 1 min · Woodland Pond Parkway
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Turn left onto Waterfowl Flyway
1.1 mi · 4 min · Waterfowl Flyway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cypress Branch Lane
133 m · 20 sec · Cypress Branch Lane
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Turn left onto Cypress Glen Drive
1771 ft · 1 min · Cypress Glen Drive
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Turn left onto Nash Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nash Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nash Road
51 m · 4 sec · Nash Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Nash Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Nash Road
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Turn left onto Iron Bridge Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Bridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward VA 150 South: Chippenham Parkway
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Chippenham Parkway
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Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington
2279 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1863 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
1777 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk
1.3 km · 2 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 Chesterfield County and Newport News.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chesterfield County and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield County to Newport News?
The road trip is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Chesterfield County and 42.8 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.57 one way or $23.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chesterfield County and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
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 West Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield County and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 64.76 mi (104.22 km).
#1 Chesterfield County
County in South Carolina, United States
| Population | 358,245 |
| Coordinates | 37.3785200, -77.5869400 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| 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: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $3.83 | $11.57 | $23.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $13.06 | $26.12 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $14.34 | $28.67 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $18.53 | $37.06 |
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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