How far is Kenbridge, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Kenbridge, VA to Newport News, VA is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenbridge and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenbridge and Newport News.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
26 m · 6 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Blackstone Road
4 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Road
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Continue on Kenbridge Road
3 mi · 4 min · Kenbridge Road
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Continue on Richmond-Raleigh Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Richmond-Raleigh Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
84 m · 13 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto South Brown Street
1283 ft · 38 sec · South Brown Street
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Turn left onto Nottoway Avenue
116 m · 13 sec · Nottoway Avenue
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Turn right onto North West Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · North West Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 460 East: Petersburg
1234 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Colonial Trail Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · East Colonial Trail Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
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Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi · 29 min · New Cox Road
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Continue on Airport Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · Airport Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
7.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
1601 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street
606 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street
1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on Winston Churchill Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive
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Turn right onto East Randolph Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
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Continue on James River Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · James River Drive
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Turn left onto Jordan Point Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Emmaus Church Road
3 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road
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Take the ramp right
2019 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 51 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 Kenbridge and Newport News.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Emmaus Church Road
Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Kenbridge and Rain Showers Likely near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenbridge to Newport News?
The road trip is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Kenbridge and 71.6 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kenbridge and Rain Showers Likely near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Hopewell
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 Hopewell.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenbridge and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 91.7 mi (147.57 km).
#1 Kenbridge
Town in Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,195 |
| Coordinates | 36.9620900, -78.1250000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| 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: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.97 | $37.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.21 | $42.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.89 | $45.77 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $26.94 | $53.88 |
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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