How far is Exmore, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Exmore, VA to Newport News, VA is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Exmore and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exmore and Newport News.
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Start on Westfield Avenue
14 m · 4 sec · Westfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Lankford Highway
28.6 mi · 39 min · Lankford Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
600 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1077 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
708 ft · 13 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1589 ft · 30 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Turn right onto Diligence Drive
2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
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Turn left
126 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Exmore and Newport News.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lankford Highway
Turn left onto Lankford Highway
28.6 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Exmore 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 Exmore to Newport News?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Virginia Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Exmore and 39.6 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Exmore and Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Virginia Beach
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Exmore and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 47.15 mi (75.88 km).
#1 Exmore
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,362 |
| Coordinates | 37.5318000, -75.8229900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.36 | $24.71 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.69 | $31.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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