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

The driving distance from Glasgow, VA to Newport News, VA is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
219.46 mi
03h 24m
Flight
168.05 mi
270.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.05 mi
Kilometers
270.45 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.46 mi
Kilometers
353.18 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM EDT
Return by in Glasgow
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glasgow
2026-04-18T06:43
Arrive Newport News
Sat, Apr 18, 10:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glasgow
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Louisa
VA

County in Virginia, United States

From Glasgow
109.7 mi
01h 42m
To Newport News
109.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph E
Destination
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    76 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Anderson Street

    65 m · 9 sec · Anderson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road

    984 ft · 32 sec · Blue Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rockbridge Road

    2576 ft · 60 sec · Rockbridge Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glasgow Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Glasgow Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on South Magnolia Avenue

    2.1 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    3053 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Beech Avenue

    2457 ft · 42 sec · Beech Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 29th Street

    1 km · 43 sec · West 29th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Midland Trail

    2.7 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1800 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  14. 14

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  18. 18

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  21. 21

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glasgow 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
148 mi · 67%
East Midland Trail
35.5 mi · 16%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 10%
Glasgow Highway
6.15 mi · 3%
South Magnolia Avenue
2.14 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

90 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
01h 42m from Glasgow
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Newport News?

The road trip is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.7 miles from Glasgow and 109.8 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Louisa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Louisa, 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 Louisa.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

43 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

50 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

55 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

57 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glasgow and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 168.05 mi (270.45 km).

Glasgow

#1 Glasgow

Town in Virginia

Population1,107
Coordinates37.6340200, -79.4503100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: (-79.450148, 37.634128)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.74 gal
29.31 L · about $30.66
Round trip
$61.32
15.48 gal · 58.62 L
Estimated CO2
68.8 kg one way
Round trip: 137.6 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.66 $61.32
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.28 $68.56
Premium $4.78 $36.98 $73.96
Diesel $5.62 $43.53 $87.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Glasgow and Newport News. The current time is 06:43:30.

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.