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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Buckhall, VA is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.82 mi
03h 06m
Flight
125.37 mi
201.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.37 mi
Kilometers
201.77 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.82 mi
Kilometers
255.6 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 1:20 PM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Wed, Apr 15, 4:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-04-15T10:13
Arrive Buckhall
Wed, Apr 15, 1:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Newport News
79.4 mi
01h 33m
To Buckhall
79.4 mi
01h 33m

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
93°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 Prince William Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prince William Parkway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Moore Drive

    1178 ft · 40 sec · Moore Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Moore Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
69.3 mi · 44%
I 64 West
56.9 mi · 36%
Dumfries Road
14.2 mi · 9%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 8%
Prince William Parkway
2.84 mi · 2%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 1%
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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
125.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 33m from Newport News
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Buckhall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Newport News and 79.4 miles from Buckhall.

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

The direct path is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.18 one way or $44.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 13.5 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 14.4 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 14.3 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 14.3 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 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 Buckhall. Straight-line distance: 125.37 mi (201.77 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 Buckhall

Buckhall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7317800, -77.4311000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Buckhall (-77.4311, 38.73178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.21 L · about $22.18
Round trip
$44.36
11.2 gal · 42.42 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.18 $44.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.80 $49.60
Premium $4.78 $26.76 $53.51
Diesel $5.62 $31.49 $62.99

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 Buckhall. The current time is 10:13:42.

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.