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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Ashburn, VA is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
182.19 mi
02h 58m
Flight
146.32 mi
235.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.32 mi
Kilometers
235.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.19 mi
Kilometers
293.2 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashburn
Wed, Jun 3, 12:06 PM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Wed, Jun 3, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-06-03T09:08
Arrive Ashburn
Wed, Jun 3, 12:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Newport News
90.7 mi
01h 29m
To Ashburn
91.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph N
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.6 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 234 North: Manassas

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Dumfries Road

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Dumfries Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1653 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Prince William Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Prince William Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Liberia Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Liberia Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Centreville Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Centreville Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Sully Road

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Sully Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward VA 625 West: Waxpool Road, Ashburn

    1.2 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Waxpool Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Waxpool Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Farmwell Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Farmwell Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Ashburn Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ashburn Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ashburn Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
69.3 mi · 38%
I 64 West
56.9 mi · 31%
Dumfries Road
14.2 mi · 8%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
Sully Road
11.8 mi · 6%
Centreville Road
5.51 mi · 3%
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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
146.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 29m from Newport News
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newport News and Sunny near Ashburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Newport News and 91.5 miles from Ashburn.

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

The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.47 one way or $50.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Ashburn. Straight-line distance: 146.32 mi (235.48 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 Ashburn

Ashburn is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0437200, -77.4874900
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.469409, 37.08343)
End: Ashburn Road (-77.487437, 39.043717)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.34 L · about $25.47
Round trip
$50.94
12.86 gal · 48.68 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.47 $50.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.48 $56.96
Premium $4.78 $30.72 $61.45
Diesel $5.62 $36.16 $72.32

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Ashburn. The current time is 09:08:05.

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.