How far is Kings Park, VA from Newport News, VA?

The driving distance from Kings Park, VA to Newport News, VA is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.3 mi
02h 48m
Flight
126.28 mi
203.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.28 mi
Kilometers
203.23 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.3 mi
Kilometers
262.8 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Thu, Apr 30, 2:46 PM EDT
Return by in Kings Park
Thu, Apr 30, 5:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kings Park
2026-04-30T11:58
Arrive Newport News
Thu, Apr 30, 2:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kings Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Kings Park
81.5 mi
01h 24m
To Newport News
81.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kings Park and Newport News.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park and Newport News.

  1. 1

    Start on Parliament Drive

    1074 ft · 52 sec · Parliament Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southampton Drive

    1825 ft · 55 sec · Southampton Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Braddock Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Braddock Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond, Alexandria

    3175 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Capital Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond

    2615 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond

    2034 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    35.7 mi · 42 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kings Park and Newport News.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
84.3 mi · 52%
I 64 East
58 mi · 36%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 8%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 1%
Capital Beltway
1.42 mi · 1%
I 95 South
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 24m from Kings Park
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kings Park and Mostly Sunny near Newport News.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kings Park to Newport News?

The road trip is about 163.3 miles (262.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Kings Park and 81.8 miles from Newport News.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kings Park and Mostly Sunny near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kings Park and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 126.28 mi (203.23 km).

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#1 Kings Park

Kings Park is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8062200, -77.2433200
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Parliament Drive (-77.243321, 38.806261)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.81 L · about $22.82
Round trip
$45.63
11.52 gal · 43.62 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.82 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.78 $27.52 $55.04
Diesel $5.62 $32.39 $64.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Kings Park and Newport News. The current time is 11:58:08.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.