How far is New Market, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from New Market, VA to Newport News, VA is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Market and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Market and Newport News.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto East Old Cross Road
1.1 km · 2 min · East Old Cross Road
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Turn right onto East Lee Highway
6 mi · 8 min · East Lee Highway
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Turn right
17.1 mi · 26 min
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Turn left
1391 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Spotswood Trail
13.4 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail
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Turn straight onto Stanardsville By-Pass
2.2 mi · 3 min · Stanardsville By-Pass
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Continue on Spotswood Trail
11.7 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Spotswood Trail
51 m · 3 sec · Spotswood Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail
5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail
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Continue on North Main Street
813 ft · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
22 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Martinsburg Avenue
2056 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue
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Continue on James Madison Highway
11 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway
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Take the ramp slight left
2073 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
40 mi · 43 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 New Market 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Market and Partly Cloudy near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Market to Newport News?
The road trip is about 216.8 miles (348.9 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.2 miles from New Market and 120.6 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.30 one way or $60.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Market and Partly Cloudy near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Wyndham
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 Wyndham.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Market and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 161.57 mi (260.02 km).
#1 New Market
Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,208 |
| Coordinates | 38.6479000, -78.6714100 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| 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: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $30.30 | $60.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $33.88 | $67.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.55 | $73.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $43.02 | $86.05 |
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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