How far is Newport News, VA from Annandale, VA?

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Annandale, VA is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127 miles (204.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.33 mi
03h 08m
Flight
127.03 mi
204.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.03 mi
Kilometers
204.44 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.33 mi
Kilometers
262.86 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Annandale
Sun, Apr 12, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Sun, Apr 12, 7:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-04-12T01:17
Arrive Annandale
Sun, Apr 12, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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 Newport News
81.7 mi
01h 34m
To Annandale
81.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Annandale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Annandale.

  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 right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    2183 ft · 31 sec · Capital Beltway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 620: Braddock Road

    1434 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 620 East: Braddock Road

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Braddock Road

    889 ft · 26 sec · Braddock Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ravensworth Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ravensworth Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ravensworth Road

    23 m · 5 sec · Ravensworth Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Ravensworth Road

    1761 ft · 48 sec · Ravensworth Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Little River Turnpike

    41 m · 3 sec · Little River Turnpike

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Little River Turnpike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Annandale.

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
85.7 mi · 52%
I 64 West
56.9 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
Ravensworth Road
1.52 mi · 1%
I 495 North
1.44 mi · 1%
Capital Beltway
1.42 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
127 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 34m from Newport News
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Annandale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Annandale?

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (262.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Newport News and 81.6 miles from Annandale.

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

The direct path is about 127 miles (204.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Newport News and Annandale. Straight-line distance: 127.03 mi (204.44 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Annandale

#2 Annandale

Census designated place in Virginia, United Stetes

Population41,008
Coordinates38.8303900, -77.1963700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Annandale (-77.19637, 38.83039)

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 15m
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
5.76 gal
21.82 L · about $22.82
Round trip
$45.63
11.52 gal · 43.64 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.82 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.78 $27.52 $55.04
Diesel $5.62 $32.39 $64.79

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Annandale. The current time is 01:17:39.

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.