How far is Honaker, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Honaker, VA to Newport News, VA is about 400.3 miles (644.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Honaker and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Honaker and Newport News.
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Start on Redbud Highway
5.6 mi · 10 min · Redbud Highway
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Hayters Gap Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · Hayters Gap Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hayters Gap Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Hayters Gap Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Lindell Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Lindell Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hillman Highway
1163 ft · 24 sec · Hillman Highway
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Turn right onto Glenbrook Avenue
1943 ft · 46 sec · Glenbrook Avenue
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Take the ramp sharp left
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
56.2 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 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 Honaker and Newport News.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Honaker 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 Honaker to Newport News?
The road trip is about 400.3 miles (644.2 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199 miles from Honaker and 201.4 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.8 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.97 one way or $111.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Honaker and Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Honaker and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 303.54 mi (488.5 km).
#1 Honaker
Town in Virginia
| Population | 1,322 |
| Coordinates | 37.0162200, -81.9742900 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| 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: 644 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 59m |
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 | $55.97 | $111.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $62.58 | $125.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $67.51 | $135.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $79.47 | $158.93 |
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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