How far is Gretna, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Gretna, VA to Newport News, VA is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gretna and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gretna and Newport News.
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Start on Northside Drive
772 ft · 20 sec · Northside Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
25.9 mi · 34 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Colonial Highway
4.3 mi · 8 min · Colonial Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brookneal Highway
104 m · 10 sec · Brookneal Highway
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Continue on Village Highway
9.2 mi · 17 min · Village Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Village Highway
34 m · 2 sec · Village Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Village Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Village Highway
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Turn right onto Richmond Highway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Richmond Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
879 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight left
18.7 mi · 21 min
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on Midlothian Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Turn right onto Old Hundred Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road
45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road
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Continue on Powhite Parkway
9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport
1735 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1.1 km · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street
930 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1489 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
2080 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
555 ft · 11 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 Gretna and Newport News.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gretna and Partly Sunny near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gretna to Newport News?
The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Gretna and 95.3 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.6 miles (256.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gretna and Partly Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Hamilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hamilton.
Charlottesville Union Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gretna and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 159.64 mi (256.91 km).
#1 Gretna
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,179 |
| Coordinates | 36.9537500, -79.3589100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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: 324 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $28.12 | $56.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $31.45 | $62.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.92 | $67.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $39.93 | $79.86 |
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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