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

The driving distance from Farmville, VA to Newport News, VA is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
135.78 mi
02h 15m
Flight
106.88 mi
172 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.88 mi
Kilometers
172 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.78 mi
Kilometers
218.51 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM EDT
Return by in Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmville
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Newport News
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmville
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
Bensley
VA

Census designated place

From Farmville
65.5 mi
01h 08m
To Newport News
70.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    6.7 mi · 10 min · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward VA 150 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  17. 17

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  20. 20

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmville 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
57.5 mi · 42%
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 16%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 13%
Holly Farms Road
9.32 mi · 7%
Pocahontas Parkway
8.11 mi · 6%
East 3rd Street
6.65 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

56.7 mi · 01h 02m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensley
01h 08m from Farmville
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Farmville and Rain Showers Likely near Newport News.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmville to Newport News?

The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Bensley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Farmville and 70.3 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Farmville and Rain Showers Likely near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near Bensley

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 Bensley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 8.7 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensley.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

19 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

23 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

35 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmville and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 106.88 mi (172 km).

Farmville

#1 Farmville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population7,842
Coordinates37.3021000, -78.3919400
Altitude94
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 3rd Street (-78.391746, 37.302384)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.14 L · about $18.97
Round trip
$37.95
9.58 gal · 36.28 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.97 $37.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.21 $42.43
Premium $4.78 $22.89 $45.77
Diesel $5.62 $26.94 $53.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmville and Newport News. The current time is 06:59:49.

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.