How far is Newport News, VA from Amelia Court House, VA?

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Amelia Court House, VA is about 107 miles (172.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
106.99 mi
02h 14m
Flight
85.05 mi
136.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.05 mi
Kilometers
136.87 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.99 mi
Kilometers
172.18 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amelia Court House
Wed, Apr 15, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Wed, Apr 15, 12:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-04-15T07:50
Arrive Amelia Court House
Wed, Apr 15, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
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
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From Newport News
53.4 mi
01h 07m
To Amelia Court House
53.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Amelia Court House.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Amelia Court House.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    126 m · 32 sec

  3. 3

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

    593 ft · 20 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Diligence Drive

    2366 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    51 m · 10 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC

    2453 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge

    2425 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge

    1866 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Chippenham Parkway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Chippenham Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

    681 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Goodes Bridge Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Goodes Bridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Amelia Street

    562 ft · 18 sec · Amelia Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Court Street

    103 m · 12 sec · Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    31 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Amelia Court House.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
56.9 mi · 53%
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 20%
Pocahontas Parkway
7.89 mi · 7%
Patrick Henry Highway
6.08 mi · 6%
Chippenham Parkway
5.5 mi · 5%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left

56.6 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 07m from Newport News
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Amelia Court House.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Amelia Court House?

The road trip is about 107 miles (172.2 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Newport News and 53.6 miles from Amelia Court House.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Amelia Court House.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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 Windsor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Windsor.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Amelia Court House. Straight-line distance: 85.05 mi (136.87 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Amelia Court House

Amelia Court House is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.3429300, -77.9805600
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Amelia Court House (-77.98056, 37.34293)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.29 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.95
7.56 gal · 28.58 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.97 $29.95
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.74 $33.48
Premium $4.78 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.62 $21.26 $42.52

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Amelia Court House. The current time is 07:50:26.

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.