How far is Newport News, VA from Amherst, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Amherst, VA is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Amherst.
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Start on the route
25 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
126 m · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
593 ft · 20 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
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Turn left onto Diligence Drive
2366 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive
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Turn left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard
51 m · 10 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
1026 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Nine Mile Road
1 mi · 2 min · Nine Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
45 m · 2 sec · North 25th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
2409 ft · 48 sec · North 25th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
30 m · 3 sec · North 25th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
2733 ft · 1 min · North 25th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1326 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
549 ft · 17 sec · South 21st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dock Street
2345 ft · 49 sec · Dock Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street
93 m · 12 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn left onto East Canal Street
924 ft · 37 sec · East Canal Street
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Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West
596 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
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Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
791 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
1625 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
17.1 mi · 22 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Continue on Anderson Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on Richmond Highway
14.7 mi · 20 min · Richmond Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Washington Street
132 m · 14 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1250 ft · 36 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Goodwin Street
44 m · 6 sec · Goodwin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goodwin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Amherst.
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 West
Merge slight left
64.7 mi · 01h 12m
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 Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Amherst?
The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Tuckahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Newport News and 84.8 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.69 one way or $47.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Tuckahoe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuckahoe.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 146 mi (234.97 km).
#1 Newport News
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 179,062 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -76.4696500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 2,182 |
| Coordinates | 37.5851400, -79.0514100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amherst (-79.05141, 37.58514)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $23.69 | $47.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $26.49 | $52.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $28.57 | $57.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $33.63 | $67.26 |
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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