How far is Matoaca, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Matoaca, VA to Newport News, VA is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in King William County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Matoaca and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Matoaca and Newport News.
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Start on Fitzhugh Street
88 m · 17 sec · Fitzhugh Street
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Turn left onto Wilcox Street
50 m · 9 sec · Wilcox Street
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Turn right onto River Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Continue on Chesterfield Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Avenue
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Continue on Fleet Street
701 ft · 18 sec · Fleet Street
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Turn left onto Grove Avenue
2821 ft · 56 sec · Grove Avenue
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Continue on West Old Street
673 ft · 18 sec · West Old Street
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Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
148 m · 18 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto East Bank Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Bank Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street
3.5 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on Winston Churchill Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive
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Turn right onto East Randolph Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
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Continue on James River Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · James River Drive
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Turn left onto Jordan Point Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Emmaus Church Road
3 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road
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Take the ramp right
2019 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 51 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 Matoaca and Newport News.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Emmaus Church Road
Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 00h 51m
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 Matoaca 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 Matoaca to Newport News?
The road trip is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Matoaca and 48.2 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near West Point
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 West Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Matoaca and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 56.42 mi (90.8 km).
#1 Matoaca
Census designated place
| Population | 2,403 |
| Coordinates | 37.2304300, -77.4774900 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.15 | $30.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
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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