How far is Clintwood, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Clintwood, VA to Newport News, VA is about 437.8 miles (704.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329.8 miles (530.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clintwood and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clintwood and Newport News.
-
1
Start on Skeens Avenue
18 m · 10 sec · Skeens Avenue
-
2
Turn left onto Clintwood Main Street
1132 ft · 23 sec · Clintwood Main Street
-
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dickenson Highway
63 m · 3 sec · Dickenson Highway
-
4
Exit the roundabout onto Dickenson Highway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Dickenson Highway
-
5
Turn sharp right onto Dante Mountain Road
13.9 mi · 21 min · Dante Mountain Road
-
6
Continue on Dante Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Dante Road
-
7
Continue on Wise Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wise Street
-
8
Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1416 ft · 50 sec · 4th Avenue
-
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Castlewood Drive
823 ft · 24 sec · Castlewood Drive
-
10
Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
111 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
-
11
Continue on US Highway 58 Alternate
6.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 58 Alternate
-
12
Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
-
13
Turn right
12.2 mi · 18 min
-
14
Turn left onto Russell Road Northwest
1.5 km · 3 min · Russell Road Northwest
-
15
Turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
1323 ft · 49 sec · Valley Street Northwest
-
16
Turn right onto Cummings Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Cummings Street
-
17
Take the exit slight right
1308 ft · 32 sec
-
18
Merge slight left
57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
-
19
Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
-
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
-
21
Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
-
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
-
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
24
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
-
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
-
26
Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
-
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
2080 ft · 51 sec
-
28
Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
-
29
Turn right onto Diligence Drive
2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive
-
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
-
31
Turn left
126 m · 33 sec
-
32
At the end of the road, turn right
25 m · 6 sec
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clintwood and Newport News.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clintwood 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 Clintwood to Newport News?
The road trip is about 437.8 miles (704.6 km) and usually takes 07h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.8 miles from Clintwood and 219 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329.8 miles (530.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 108 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.20 one way or $122.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clintwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Glasgow
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 Glasgow.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Roanoke
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clintwood and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 329.8 mi (530.76 km).
#1 Clintwood
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,264 |
| Coordinates | 37.1501100, -82.4559800 |
| Altitude | 535 |
| 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: 705 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $61.20 | $122.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $68.43 | $136.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $73.82 | $147.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $86.89 | $173.78 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.