How far is New Market, VA from Newport News, VA?

The driving distance from New Market, VA to Newport News, VA is about 163.4 miles (263 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
163.43 mi
02h 44m
Flight
131.51 mi
211.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.51 mi
Kilometers
211.65 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.43 mi
Kilometers
263.02 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in New Market
Sat, Apr 18, 9:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Market
2026-04-18T03:45
Arrive Newport News
Sat, Apr 18, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Market
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 New Market
81.6 mi
01h 22m
To Newport News
81.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Sudley Road

    7 m · 8 sec · Sudley Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Sudley Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sudley Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sudley Manor Drive

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sudley Manor Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Prince William Parkway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Prince William Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    13.6 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  13. 13

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  16. 16

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
80.8 mi · 49%
I 64 East
58 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 8%
Prince William Parkway
5.86 mi · 4%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 1%
Sudley Manor Drive
1.8 mi · 1%
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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
131.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 22m from New Market
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Market 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 New Market to Newport News?

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (263 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 81.6 miles from New Market and 81.8 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 131.5 miles (211.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Market and Sunny near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

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 New Market and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 131.51 mi (211.65 km).

New Market

#1 New Market

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population2,268
Coordinates38.7978900, -77.5180500
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Sudley Road (-77.518064, 38.797869)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.83 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.71
11.54 gal · 43.66 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.85 $45.71
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.56 $51.11
Premium $4.78 $27.57 $55.14
Diesel $5.62 $32.45 $64.90

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Market and Newport News. The current time is 03:45:28.

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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.