How far is Coeburn, VA from Newport News, VA?

The driving distance from Coeburn, VA to Newport News, VA is about 418.8 miles (674 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 330.8 miles (532.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
418.81 mi
06h 39m
Flight
330.8 mi
532.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
330.8 mi
Kilometers
532.37 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
418.81 mi
Kilometers
674.01 km
Drive Time
06h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Mon, May 4, 8:26 PM EDT
Return by in Coeburn
Tue, May 5, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coeburn
2026-05-04T13:46
Arrive Newport News
Mon, May 4, 8:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:40 PM to 2:10 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coeburn
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Buena Vista
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Coeburn
209.3 mi
03h 19m
To Newport News
209.5 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coeburn and Newport News.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coeburn and Newport News.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northeast

    1899 ft · 55 sec · 2nd Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    949 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US 58 Alternate East

    871 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Bull Run Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Bull Run Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    111 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 58 Alternate

    6.9 mi · 10 min · US Highway 58 Alternate

  8. 8

    Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  9. 9

    Turn right

    12.7 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2816 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Preston Street Southwest

    1006 ft · 33 sec · Preston Street Southwest

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bradley Street Southwest

    2716 ft · 1 min · Bradley Street Southwest

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cummings Street

    1 km · 1 min · Cummings Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  24. 24

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  27. 27

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coeburn and Newport News.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
148 mi · 35%
I 81 North
140 mi · 33%
Cummings Street
65.2 mi · 16%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 5%
Bull Run Road
11.2 mi · 3%
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
7.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88 mi
330.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buena Vista
03h 19m from Coeburn
Leave By
10:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coeburn 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 Coeburn to Newport News?

The road trip is about 418.8 miles (674 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?

Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.3 miles from Coeburn and 209.5 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 330.8 miles (532.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 88 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 $58.54 one way or $117.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Coeburn and Sunny near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista.

RAIL

Kemper Street station

40 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

43 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Staunton station

52 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
BUS

Roanoke

72 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coeburn and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 330.8 mi (532.37 km).

Coeburn

#1 Coeburn

Town of the United States

Population1,835
Coordinates36.9439900, -82.4640400
Altitude608
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.464084, 36.943809)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 674 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.78 gal
55.94 L · about $58.54
Round trip
$117.09
29.56 gal · 111.88 L
Estimated CO2
131.3 kg one way
Round trip: 262.7 kg / 579 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $58.54 $117.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $65.46 $130.92
Premium $4.78 $70.62 $141.24
Diesel $5.62 $83.12 $166.25

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Coeburn and Newport News. The current time is 13:46:24.

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.