How far is Newport News, VA from Cape Charles, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Cape Charles, VA is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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 27m.
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.
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Cape Charles.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Cape Charles.
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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
124 m · 14 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Northamption Boulevard, Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tunnel
1149 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard
1801 ft · 38 sec · Northampton Boulevard
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Lankford Highway
10.8 mi · 15 min · Lankford Highway
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Turn left onto Stone Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Stone Road
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Continue on Randolph Avenue
1561 ft · 37 sec · Randolph Avenue
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Turn left onto Fig Street
102 m · 9 sec · Fig Street
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Continue on Mason Avenue
1991 ft · 57 sec · Mason Avenue
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Turn right onto Strawberry Street
1252 ft · 59 sec · Strawberry Street
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Turn right onto Park Row
90 m · 13 sec · Park Row
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Row
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Cape Charles.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Newport News and Sunny near Cape Charles.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Cape Charles?
The road trip is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Virginia Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Newport News and 30.6 miles from Cape Charles.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Sunny near Cape Charles.
Stop Ideas Near Virginia Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Chartreuse Bistro
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Norfolk
Newport News station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Cape Charles. Straight-line distance: 28.09 mi (45.2 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 Cape Charles
Town in Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 37.2700800, -76.0164900 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cape Charles (-76.01649, 37.27008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.56 | $17.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.32 | $20.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
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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