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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Appalachia, VA is about 439.2 miles (706.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 348.5 miles (560.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
439.22 mi
08h 30m
Flight
348.48 mi
560.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
348.48 mi
Kilometers
560.83 km
Flight Time
00h 42m

Driving Distance

Road route
439.22 mi
Kilometers
706.85 km
Drive Time
08h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Appalachia
Wed, Apr 15, 3:24 PM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Wed, Apr 15, 11:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-04-15T06:54
Arrive Appalachia
Wed, Apr 15, 3:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glasgow
VA

Town in Virginia

From Newport News
219.4 mi
04h 15m
To Appalachia
219.8 mi
04h 15m

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
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam

    890 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cummings Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cummings Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Street Northwest

    1323 ft · 49 sec · Valley Street Northwest

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road Northwest

    1.5 km · 2 min · Russell Road Northwest

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Porterfield Highway

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Porterfield Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on US 19

    1.9 mi · 3 min · US 19

  23. 23

    Turn left onto US Highway 58

    14.7 mi · 21 min · US Highway 58

  24. 24

    Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine

    106 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

  25. 25

    Continue on Castlewood Drive

    12.5 mi · 18 min · Castlewood Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Norton Coeburn Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Norton Coeburn Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue Southwest

    3 mi · 5 min · Kentucky Avenue Southwest

  28. 28

    Turn right onto 11th Street Southwest

    573 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street Southwest

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue Southwest

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Junction Road

    1027 ft · 33 sec · Junction Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Kent Junction Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Kent Junction Road

  32. 32

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on West Main Street

    149 m · 14 sec · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
352 mi · 80%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 5%
US Highway 58
14.7 mi · 3%
Castlewood Drive
12.5 mi · 3%
Porterfield Highway
10.3 mi · 2%
Kent Junction Road
7.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.7 mi
348.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glasgow
04h 15m from Newport News
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Newport News and Mostly Clear near Appalachia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 439.2 miles (706.8 km) and usually takes 08h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.4 miles from Newport News and 219.8 miles from Appalachia.

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

The direct path is about 348.5 miles (560.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.40 one way or $122.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Newport News and Mostly Clear near Appalachia.

Stop Ideas Near Glasgow

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glasgow, 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 Glasgow.

RAIL

Kemper Street station

36 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

39 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
BUS

Roanoke

58 mi away
710 Williamson Road NE
RAIL

Staunton station

66 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Appalachia. Straight-line distance: 348.48 mi (560.83 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Appalachia

Town in Virginia

Population1,523
Coordinates36.9067600, -82.7818300
Altitude502
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Appalachia (-82.78183, 36.90676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 707 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.5 gal
58.67 L · about $61.40
Round trip
$122.79
31 gal · 117.34 L
Estimated CO2
137.7 kg one way
Round trip: 275.5 kg / 607 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $61.40 $122.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $68.65 $137.30
Premium $4.78 $74.06 $148.12
Diesel $5.62 $87.17 $174.34

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 Appalachia. The current time is 06:54:06.

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.