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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Broadlands, VA is about 189.5 miles (305 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.4 miles (234 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
189.49 mi
03h 42m
Flight
145.39 mi
233.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.39 mi
Kilometers
233.98 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.49 mi
Kilometers
304.95 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broadlands
Wed, Apr 15, 1:36 PM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Wed, Apr 15, 5:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-04-15T09:53
Arrive Broadlands
Wed, Apr 15, 1:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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
Bowling Green
VA

City in Virginia

From Newport News
94.8 mi
01h 51m
To Broadlands
94.8 mi
01h 51m

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
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1869 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Dulles Toll Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Dulles Greenway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Dulles Greenway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 772: Ashburn, Broadlands

    1447 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Ashburn Village Boulevard

    1208 ft · 36 sec · Ashburn Village Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Mooreview Parkway

    902 ft · 22 sec · Mooreview Parkway

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Demott Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · Demott Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Waxpool Road

    2940 ft · 1 min · Waxpool Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Truro Parish Drive

    588 ft · 13 sec · Truro Parish Drive

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Chickacoan Trail Drive

    36 m · 4 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
7 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
85.7 mi · 45%
I 64 West
56.9 mi · 30%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 6%
Dulles Toll Road
11.6 mi · 6%
Capital Beltway
10.5 mi · 6%
Dulles Greenway
5.29 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 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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
145.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
01h 51m from Newport News
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Broadlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 189.5 miles (305 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Newport News and 94.8 miles from Broadlands.

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

The direct path is about 145.4 miles (234 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.50 one way or $53.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

29 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

34 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

50 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Quantico

53 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Broadlands. Straight-line distance: 145.39 mi (233.98 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 Broadlands

Broadlands is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0181600, -77.5202700
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Broadlands (-77.52027, 39.01816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.31 L · about $26.50
Round trip
$53.00
13.38 gal · 50.62 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.50 $53.00
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.63 $59.26
Premium $4.78 $31.96 $63.93
Diesel $5.62 $37.62 $75.25

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 Broadlands. The current time is 09:53:45.

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.