How far is King George, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from King George, VA to Newport News, VA is about 106.3 miles (171 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (146 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 02m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between King George and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between King George and Newport News.
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Start on Kings Highway
2.9 mi · 5 min · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto James Madison Parkway
5.1 mi · 6 min · James Madison Parkway
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Continue on James Madison Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · James Madison Memorial Bridge
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Continue on A.P. Hill Boulevard
2186 ft · 55 sec · A.P. Hill Boulevard
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Turn left onto Tidewater Trail
25.8 mi · 33 min · Tidewater Trail
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Continue on Church Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · Church Lane
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Continue on Tappahannock Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · Tappahannock Boulevard
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Keep slight left
67.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1589 ft · 30 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 King George and Newport News.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tappahannock Boulevard
Keep slight left
67.2 mi · 01h 33m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving King George and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from King George to Newport News?
The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Urbanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from King George and 53.2 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.7 miles (146 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.69 one way or $29.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around King George and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Urbanna
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 Urbanna.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between King George and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 90.71 mi (145.99 km).
#1 King George
King George is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.2681800, -77.1844200 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| 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: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $3.92 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $16.55 | $33.11 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $18.08 | $36.16 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $23.24 | $46.47 |
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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