How far is Lawrenceville, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Lawrenceville, VA to Newport News, VA is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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 01m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lawrenceville and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawrenceville and Newport News.
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Start on West Hicks Street
3 m · 5 sec · West Hicks Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2351 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Lawrenceville Plank Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lawrenceville Plank Road
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Take the ramp left
876 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Harrison Parkway
9.8 mi · 13 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
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Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive
6.4 mi · 9 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
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Continue on West Atlantic Street
5.1 mi · 7 min · West Atlantic Street
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Continue on Southampton Parkway
54.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Southampton Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 10, VA 32: Smithfield, Newport News
1176 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Godwin Boulevard
8.5 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard
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Continue on Benns Church Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Turn right onto Benns Grant Boulevard
1166 ft · 33 sec · Benns Grant Boulevard
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Turn right onto Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Turn left onto Carrollton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Continue on James River Bridge
4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge
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Continue on Mercury Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Mercury Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
4.6 mi · 8 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pilot House Drive
3084 ft · 2 min · Pilot House Drive
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Turn left
134 m · 32 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 Lawrenceville 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.
Southampton Parkway
Continue on Southampton Parkway
54.5 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lawrenceville 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 Lawrenceville to Newport News?
The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Courtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Lawrenceville and 53.2 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.85 one way or $29.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lawrenceville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Courtland
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 Courtland.
Newport News station
Petersburg station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Norfolk
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceville and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 79.34 mi (127.68 km).
#1 Lawrenceville
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,003 |
| Coordinates | 36.7576500, -77.8469400 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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 30m |
| 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 | $3.96 | $14.85 | $29.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $16.61 | $33.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.92 | $35.83 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $21.09 | $42.18 |
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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