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

The driving distance from Dumbarton, VA to Newport News, VA is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
74.84 mi
01h 13m
Flight
66.65 mi
107.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.65 mi
Kilometers
107.27 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.84 mi
Kilometers
120.45 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Sun, Apr 26, 2:37 PM EDT
Return by in Dumbarton
Sun, Apr 26, 3:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dumbarton
2026-04-26T13:24
Arrive Newport News
Sun, Apr 26, 2:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dumbarton
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 Dumbarton
37.4 mi
00h 36m
To Newport News
37.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph N
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southside Avenue

    63 m · 10 sec · Southside Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Staples Mill Road

    111 m · 12 sec · Staples Mill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Staples Mill Road

    3007 ft · 1 min · Staples Mill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1476 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk

    67.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  7. 7

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  10. 10

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dumbarton 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
67.9 mi · 91%
Staples Mill Road
5.69 mi · 8%
Diligence Drive
0.47 mi · 1%
US 17 South
0.39 mi · 1%
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.11 mi
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk

67.9 mi · 01h 16m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 36m from Dumbarton
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Dumbarton and 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 Dumbarton to Newport News?

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 37.4 miles from Dumbarton and 37.5 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Dumbarton and Rain Showers 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
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.3 mi away

James City County

West Point
County government office,Service establishment

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 Dumbarton and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 66.65 mi (107.27 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dumbarton

Dumbarton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6037600, -77.4913700
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Southside Avenue (-77.491427, 37.60393)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $10.46
Round trip
$20.91
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.46 $20.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $11.69 $23.39
Premium $4.78 $12.61 $25.23
Diesel $5.62 $14.85 $29.69

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Dumbarton and Newport News. The current time is 13:24:41.

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.