How far is Newport News, VA from Aquia Harbour, VA?

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Aquia Harbour, VA is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
133.02 mi
02h 32m
Flight
107.71 mi
173.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.71 mi
Kilometers
173.34 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.02 mi
Kilometers
214.08 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aquia Harbour
Sun, Apr 12, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Sun, Apr 12, 1:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-04-12T08:02
Arrive Aquia Harbour
Sun, Apr 12, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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

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
Mechanicsville
VA

Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States

From Newport News
66.5 mi
01h 16m
To Aquia Harbour
66.5 mi
01h 16m

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
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Aquia Harbour.

  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

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Aquia

    1553 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Richmond Highway

    1108 ft · 34 sec · Richmond Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Washington Drive

    2776 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Richmond Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Richmond Drive

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Aquia Drive

    115 m · 10 sec · Aquia Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Aquia Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
59.5 mi · 45%
I 64 West
56.9 mi · 43%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 9%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 1%
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.71 mi · 1%
Washington Drive
0.53 mi
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mechanicsville
01h 16m from Newport News
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Aquia Harbour.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Aquia Harbour?

The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.5 miles from Newport News and 66.5 miles from Aquia Harbour.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.58 one way or $37.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville

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 Mechanicsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.6 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6 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 6 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 6 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 Mechanicsville.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

11 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

19 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

41 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Aquia Harbour. Straight-line distance: 107.71 mi (173.34 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Aquia Harbour

#2 Aquia Harbour

Census designated place

Population6,727
Coordinates38.4626200, -77.3888700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Aquia Harbour (-77.38887, 38.46262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $18.58
Round trip
$37.15
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.58 $37.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.77 $41.54
Premium $4.78 $22.41 $44.82
Diesel $5.62 $26.38 $52.75

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 Aquia Harbour. The current time is 08:02:49.

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.