How far is Laymantown, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Laymantown, VA to Newport News, VA is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laymantown and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laymantown and Newport News.
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Start on Hunters Trail
2647 ft · 2 min · Hunters Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rainbow Forest Drive
1199 ft · 60 sec · Rainbow Forest Drive
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Turn sharp left onto Laymantown Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Laymantown Road
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Turn left onto Mountain Pass Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · Mountain Pass Road
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Turn left onto Humbert Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Humbert Road
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Turn left onto Lee Highway
1912 ft · 48 sec · Lee Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 81 North: Lexington
3 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 81 North: Lexington
1493 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
70.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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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 Laymantown 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.
I 64 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Laymantown 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 Laymantown to Newport News?
The road trip is about 229.8 miles (369.8 km) and usually takes 03h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Laymantown and 104.9 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.12 one way or $64.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Laymantown and Mostly Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello
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 Lake Monticello.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Staunton station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laymantown and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 187.4 mi (301.59 km).
#1 Laymantown
Census designated place
| Population | 1,979 |
| Coordinates | 37.3656900, -79.8575400 |
| Altitude | 411 |
| 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: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $32.12 | $64.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $35.92 | $71.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $38.75 | $77.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $45.61 | $91.22 |
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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