How far is Hampden Sydney, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Hampden Sydney, VA to Newport News, VA is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampden Sydney and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampden Sydney and Newport News.
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Start on College Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · College Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kingsville Road
782 ft · 22 sec · Kingsville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farmville Road
58 m · 4 sec · Farmville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Farmville Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmville Road
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Take the exit right
1454 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Holly Farms Road
9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road
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Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road
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Take the exit right toward VA 150 South
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway
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Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington
2279 ft · 56 sec
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Continue straight
1863 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
1777 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Hampden Sydney 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
56.7 mi · 01h 02m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampden Sydney to Newport News?
The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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 67.7 miles from Hampden Sydney and 72.6 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hampden Sydney 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.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensley.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Petersburg station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampden Sydney and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 110.13 mi (177.23 km).
#1 Hampden Sydney
Census designated place
| Population | 1,450 |
| Coordinates | 37.2423700, -78.4597200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| 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: 226 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.92 | $43.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.65 | $47.30 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.84 | $55.68 |
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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