How far is Loch Lomond, VA from Newport News, VA?

The driving distance from Loch Lomond, VA to Newport News, VA is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.08 mi
02h 52m
Flight
129.85 mi
208.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.85 mi
Kilometers
208.98 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.08 mi
Kilometers
262.45 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Mon, May 25, 8:51 PM EDT
Return by in Loch Lomond
Mon, May 25, 11:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loch Lomond
2026-05-25T17:58
Arrive Newport News
Mon, May 25, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loch Lomond
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 Loch Lomond
80.5 mi
01h 26m
To Newport News
82.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Loch Lomond and Newport News.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Loch Lomond and Newport News.

  1. 1

    Start on Arlington Avenue

    137 m · 25 sec · Arlington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amherst Drive

    1177 ft · 37 sec · Amherst Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lomond Drive

    650 ft · 28 sec · Lomond Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Victoria Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Victoria Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Plantation Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Plantation Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Sudley Road

    2134 ft · 52 sec · Sudley Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Grant Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Grant Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Avenue

    25 m · 2 sec · Grant Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Grant Avenue

    1599 ft · 41 sec · Grant Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dumfries Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    748 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dumfries Road

    13.4 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  21. 21

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  24. 24

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loch Lomond and Newport News.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
83 mi · 51%
I 64 East
58 mi · 36%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 8%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 1%
Grant Avenue
1.55 mi · 1%
Victoria Street
0.76 mi
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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
129.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 26m from Loch Lomond
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Loch Lomond 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 Loch Lomond to Newport News?

The road trip is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 80.5 miles from Loch Lomond and 82.6 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Loch Lomond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 14.6 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant

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 Loch Lomond and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 129.85 mi (208.98 km).

Loch Lomond

#1 Loch Lomond

Census designated place in Prince William County, Virginia, United States

Population3,701
Coordinates38.7862300, -77.4780400
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Arlington Avenue (-77.477793, 38.786484)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 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
5.75 gal
21.78 L · about $22.78
Round trip
$45.55
11.5 gal · 43.56 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.78 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.47 $50.93
Premium $4.78 $27.47 $54.95
Diesel $5.62 $32.34 $64.68

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Loch Lomond and Newport News. The current time is 17:58:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.