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

The driving distance from Ettrick, VA to Newport News, VA is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
86.79 mi
01h 27m
Flight
53.98 mi
86.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.98 mi
Kilometers
86.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.79 mi
Kilometers
139.67 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Return by in Ettrick
Thu, Apr 23, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ettrick
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive Newport News
Thu, Apr 23, 2:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ettrick
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 Ettrick
40.2 mi
00h 43m
To Newport News
46.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East River Road

    712 ft · 35 sec · East River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Granger Street

    157 m · 15 sec · Granger Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chesterfield Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Fleet Street

    701 ft · 18 sec · Fleet Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Grove Avenue

    2821 ft · 56 sec · Grove Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Old Street

    673 ft · 18 sec · West Old Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Sycamore Street

    148 m · 18 sec · North Sycamore Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Bank Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Bank Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Randolph Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  13. 13

    Continue on James River Drive

    1.9 mi · 2 min · James River Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jordan Point Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Emmaus Church Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    2019 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 51 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 Ettrick and Newport News.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emmaus Church Road
50.2 mi · 58%
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 15%
East Washington Street
3.51 mi · 4%
Winston Churchill Drive
2.17 mi · 3%
Oaklawn Boulevard
2 mi · 2%
Jordan Point Road
1.92 mi · 2%
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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
54 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 43m from Ettrick
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ettrick 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 Ettrick to Newport News?

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 40.2 miles from Ettrick and 46.6 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ettrick and Sunny 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 Ettrick and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 53.98 mi (86.87 km).

Ettrick

#1 Ettrick

CDP in Chesterfield County, Virginia

Population6,682
Coordinates37.2401500, -77.4299800
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: East River Road (-77.429897, 37.239985)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.59 L · about $12.12
Round trip
$24.24
6.12 gal · 23.18 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.12 $24.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.55 $27.11
Premium $4.78 $14.62 $29.24
Diesel $5.62 $17.21 $34.42

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 Ettrick and Newport News. The current time is 00:49:39.

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.