How far is Luray, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Luray, VA to Newport News, VA is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Luray and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Luray and Newport News.
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Start on East Main Street
55 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2848 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 211 East
1265 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 211
15.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 211
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Turn right onto Main Street
1272 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Sperryville Pike
18.6 mi · 28 min · Sperryville Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sperryville Pike
32 m · 2 sec · Sperryville Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Sperryville Pike
1646 ft · 54 sec · Sperryville Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Blue Ridge Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · North Blue Ridge Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Blue Ridge Avenue
2448 ft · 1 min · North Blue Ridge Avenue
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Turn left onto West Chandler Street
918 ft · 29 sec · West Chandler Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
610 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Orange Road
1773 ft · 1 min · Orange Road
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Turn left onto Germanna Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Germanna Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Germanna Highway
18.5 mi · 26 min · Germanna Highway
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Continue on Plank Road
12.3 mi · 19 min · Plank Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond
2034 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
44.2 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 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 Luray 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
Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving Luray and Sunny near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Luray to Newport News?
The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.3 miles from Luray and 99.9 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.01 one way or $54.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Luray and Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
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 Bowling Green.
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Richmond Staples Mill Road station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Luray and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 154.02 mi (247.87 km).
#1 Luray
Town of Virginia, United States
| Population | 4,849 |
| Coordinates | 38.6654000, -78.4594500 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| 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: 311 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $27.01 | $54.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.21 | $60.41 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.59 | $65.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.36 | $76.71 |
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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