How far is Newport News, VA from Cedar Bluff, VA?

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Cedar Bluff, VA is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
258.19 mi
04h 48m
Flight
191.2 mi
307.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.2 mi
Kilometers
307.7 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.19 mi
Kilometers
415.52 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Bluff
Sun, Apr 12, 11:08 AM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Sun, Apr 12, 3:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-04-12T06:19
Arrive Cedar Bluff
Sun, Apr 12, 11:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 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

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
Lake Monticello
VA

Census-designated place in Virginia, United States

From Newport News
129 mi
02h 24m
To Cedar Bluff
129.2 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Cedar Bluff.

  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

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    47.7 mi · 52 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 581, US 220 South: Airport, Roanoke

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24: Elm Avenue

    808 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast

    740 ft · 19 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  18. 18

    Continue on Elm Avenue Southeast

    79 m · 13 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 5th Street Southeast

    1000 ft · 36 sec · 5th Street Southeast

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street Southeast

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
225 mi · 87%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 9%
I 581
6.55 mi · 3%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 1%
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.71 mi
I 295
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67 mi
191.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Monticello
02h 24m from Newport News
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Cedar Bluff?

The road trip is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129 miles from Newport News and 129.2 miles from Cedar Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 67 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.08 one way or $72.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Monticello, 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 Lake Monticello.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

18 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

68 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

69 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Ashland

77 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Cedar Bluff. Straight-line distance: 191.2 mi (307.7 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Cedar Bluff

#2 Cedar Bluff

Town in Virginia

Population998
Coordinates37.2640300, -79.9353200
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Cedar Bluff (-79.93532, 37.26403)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 416 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.11 gal
34.49 L · about $36.08
Round trip
$72.17
18.22 gal · 68.98 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 161.9 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $36.08 $72.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $40.35 $80.70
Premium $4.78 $43.53 $87.06
Diesel $5.62 $51.23 $102.47

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Cedar Bluff. The current time is 06:19:29.

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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.