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

The driving distance from Fishersville, VA to Newport News, VA is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.79 mi
02h 39m
Flight
153.78 mi
247.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.78 mi
Kilometers
247.49 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.79 mi
Kilometers
274.86 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Sat, May 30, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Fishersville
Sat, May 30, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishersville
2026-05-30T04:27
Arrive Newport News
Sat, May 30, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fishersville
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
Wyndham
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Fishersville
85.3 mi
01h 19m
To Newport News
85.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph N
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Long Meadow Road

    9 m · 9 sec · Long Meadow Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway

    826 ft · 20 sec · Jefferson Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Tinkling Spring Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Tinkling Spring Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1622 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  10. 10

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  13. 13

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fishersville 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tinkling Spring Road
87.1 mi · 51%
I 64 East
58 mi · 34%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 13%
I 295 North
1.23 mi · 1%
Diligence Drive
0.47 mi
US 17 South
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

Tinkling Spring Road

Merge slight left

85.3 mi · 01h 33m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
153.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndham
01h 19m from Fishersville
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fishersville and Mostly Sunny near Newport News.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.3 miles from Fishersville and 85.5 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.88 one way or $47.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wyndham

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 Wyndham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 12.3 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Chesterfield County

Bon Air , VA
Bon Air, VA 23235
City Hall,Government

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Ashland

13 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

14 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

24 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

53 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishersville and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 153.78 mi (247.49 km).

Fishersville

#1 Fishersville

Census designated place

Population7,462
Coordinates38.0990200, -78.9691900
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Meadow Road (-78.969251, 38.09907)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.03 gal
22.81 L · about $23.88
Round trip
$47.77
12.06 gal · 45.62 L
Estimated CO2
53.6 kg one way
Round trip: 107.2 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.88 $47.77
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.71 $53.41
Premium $4.78 $28.81 $57.62
Diesel $5.62 $33.91 $67.83

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishersville and Newport News. The current time is 04:27:24.

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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.