How far is Chesterfield Court House, VA from Newport News, VA?

The driving distance from Chesterfield Court House, VA to Newport News, VA is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
79.72 mi
01h 21m
Flight
60.47 mi
97.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.47 mi
Kilometers
97.31 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.72 mi
Kilometers
128.29 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield Court House
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield Court House
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive Newport News
Thu, Apr 23, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield Court House
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
West Point
VA

Town in King William County, Virginia

From Chesterfield Court House
39.8 mi
00h 40m
To Newport News
39.9 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterfield Court House and Newport News.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield Court House and Newport News.

  1. 1

    Start on Mimms Loop

    527 ft · 29 sec · Mimms Loop

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mimms Drive

    77 m · 7 sec · Mimms Drive

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mimms Drive

    50 m · 4 sec · Mimms Drive

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Mimms Drive

    989 ft · 29 sec · Mimms Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lori Road

    1843 ft · 56 sec · Lori Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Frith Lane

    558 ft · 17 sec · Frith Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Iron Bridge Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Iron Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward VA 150 South: Chippenham Parkway

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Chippenham Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  19. 19

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  22. 22

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield Court House 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
57.5 mi · 72%
Pocahontas Parkway
8.11 mi · 10%
Iron Bridge Road
5.23 mi · 7%
Chippenham Parkway
2.65 mi · 3%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.15 mi · 3%
I 64
1.09 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
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 40m from Chesterfield Court House
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterfield Court House and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chesterfield Court House to Newport News?

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 39.8 miles from Chesterfield Court House and 39.9 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterfield Court House and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Point, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

56 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

62 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

65 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterfield Court House and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 60.47 mi (97.31 km).

Chesterfield Court House

#1 Chesterfield Court House

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

Population3,808
Coordinates37.3770900, -77.5049900
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Mimms Loop (-77.505011, 37.376987)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.65 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.26
5.62 gal · 21.3 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $11.13 $22.26
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.45 $24.89
Premium $4.78 $13.43 $26.85
Diesel $5.62 $15.80 $31.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield Court House and Newport News. The current time is 23:09:23.

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.