How far is Newport News, VA from Bon Air, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Bon Air, VA is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.1 miles (108 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in King William County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Bon Air.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Bon Air.
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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
1.2 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 686 West: Jahnke Road
1483 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Jahnke Road
1 mi · 2 min · Jahnke Road
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Turn sharp right onto Buford Road
3007 ft · 1 min · Buford Road
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Turn left onto Rockaway Road
4 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rockaway Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Bon Air.
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 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Bon Air.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Bon Air?
The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Newport News and 39 miles from Bon Air.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.1 miles (108 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Bon Air.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Bon Air. Straight-line distance: 67.13 mi (108.04 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 Bon Air
Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.5248700, -77.5577700 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bon Air (-77.55777, 37.52487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.09 | $26.18 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
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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