How far is Newport News, VA from Chatmoss, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Chatmoss, VA is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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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Town in Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Chatmoss.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Chatmoss.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard
51 m · 10 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Emmaus Church Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Jordan Point Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road
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Turn right onto James River Drive
2 mi · 2 min · James River Drive
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Continue on East Randolph Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
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Turn left onto Winston Churchill Drive
1.8 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1909 ft · 27 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on Woodlawn Street
1 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Street
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on East Washington Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South, I 95 South
2402 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
1087 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
1104 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
77 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto East Atlantic Street
153 m · 13 sec · East Atlantic Street
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Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.5 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
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Continue on Highway 1
3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1
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Continue on Highway 58
18.9 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
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Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass
4 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Continue on Highway 58
18.8 mi · 24 min · Highway 58
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Continue on Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road
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Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
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Continue on South Boston Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
1602 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway
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Keep slight left
15.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 650
1322 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Irisburg Road
3271 ft · 1 min · Irisburg Road
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Turn right onto Old Liberty Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Old Liberty Drive
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Turn left onto Mount Olivet Road
76 m · 7 sec · Mount Olivet Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olivet Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Chatmoss.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
55.8 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Newport News and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Chatmoss.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Chatmoss?
The road trip is about 246.6 miles (396.8 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?
Alberta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Newport News and 123.3 miles from Chatmoss.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 6:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.46 one way or $68.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Newport News and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Chatmoss.
Stop Ideas Near Alberta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alberta.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Rocky Mount
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Chatmoss. Straight-line distance: 187.09 mi (301.09 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 Chatmoss
Census designated place
| Population | 1,698 |
| Coordinates | 36.6568000, -79.8122600 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chatmoss (-79.81226, 36.6568)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $34.46 | $68.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $38.53 | $77.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $41.57 | $83.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $48.93 | $97.86 |
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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