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

The driving distance from Crewe, VA to Newport News, VA is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.98 mi
02h 08m
Flight
91.3 mi
146.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.3 mi
Kilometers
146.94 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.98 mi
Kilometers
201.14 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Sun, May 31, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Crewe
Sun, May 31, 8:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crewe
2026-05-31T04:00
Arrive Newport News
Sun, May 31, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crewe
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
Hopewell
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Crewe
62.3 mi
01h 04m
To Newport News
62.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Virginia Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Virginia Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Courthouse Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · East Courthouse Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on New Cox Road

    23 mi · 29 min · New Cox Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Airport Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg

    1601 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street

    606 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street

    1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Randolph Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  14. 14

    Continue on James River Drive

    1.9 mi · 2 min · James River Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jordan Point Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Emmaus Church Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right

    2019 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 51 min

  20. 20

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  23. 23

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emmaus Church Road
50.2 mi · 40%
New Cox Road
23 mi · 18%
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 11%
East Courthouse Road
8.26 mi · 7%
I 85 North
7.12 mi · 6%
East Colonial Trail Highway
4.3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Emmaus Church Road

Merge slight left

46.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.7 mi
91.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopewell
01h 04m from Crewe
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crewe 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 Crewe to Newport News?

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Crewe and 62.8 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.47 one way or $34.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crewe and Sunny near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near Hopewell

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

14 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

28 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

39 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crewe and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 91.3 mi (146.94 km).

Crewe

#1 Crewe

Town of the United States

Population2,116
Coordinates37.1732100, -78.1233300
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: US 460 (-78.123353, 37.173236)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.69 L · about $17.47
Round trip
$34.94
8.82 gal · 33.38 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $17.47 $34.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $19.53 $39.06
Premium $4.78 $21.07 $42.14
Diesel $5.62 $24.80 $49.60

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Crewe and Newport News. The current time is 04:00:07.

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.