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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Chantilly, VA is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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
170.7 mi
03h 24m
Flight
135.63 mi
218.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.63 mi
Kilometers
218.28 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.7 mi
Kilometers
274.72 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chantilly
Thu, May 14, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Fri, May 15, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-05-14T20:02
Arrive Chantilly
Thu, May 14, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 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
85.4 mi
01h 42m
To Chantilly
85.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge

    709 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Ox Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward VA 286 North: Fairfax County Parkway

    2049 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West

    1210 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Route 50

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Route 50

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 50

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
77.1 mi · 45%
I 64 West
56.9 mi · 33%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
Ox Road
8.88 mi · 5%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.82 mi · 5%
Route 50
2.94 mi · 2%
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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 42m from Newport News
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Chantilly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 85.4 miles from Newport News and 85.3 miles from Chantilly.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Chantilly.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, 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 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 Chantilly. Straight-line distance: 135.63 mi (218.28 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Chantilly

#2 Chantilly

Unincorporated community located in Northern Virginia

Population10,863
Coordinates38.8942800, -77.4311000
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Chantilly (-77.4311, 38.89428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.8 L · about $23.85
Round trip
$47.69
12.04 gal · 45.6 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.85 $47.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.66 $53.33
Premium $4.78 $28.76 $57.53
Diesel $5.62 $33.86 $67.71

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Chantilly. The current time is 20:02:36.

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.