How far is Newport News, VA from Chesterfield County, VA?

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Chesterfield County, VA is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.25 mi
01h 51m
Flight
64.76 mi
104.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.76 mi
Kilometers
104.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.25 mi
Kilometers
137.19 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chesterfield County
Thu, Nov 12, 6:06 AM EST
Return by in Newport News
Thu, Nov 12, 7:58 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-11-12T04:14
Arrive Chesterfield County
Thu, Nov 12, 6:06 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
West Point
VA

Town in King William County, Virginia

From Newport News
42.6 mi
00h 55m
To Chesterfield County
42.6 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69ยฐF
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
63ยฐF
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Chesterfield County.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m ยท 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    126 m ยท 32 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

    593 ft ยท 20 sec ยท Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Diligence Drive

    2366 ft ยท 1 min ยท Diligence Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    51 m ยท 10 sec ยท J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

    1272 ft ยท 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi ยท 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft ยท 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC

    2453 ft ยท 60 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC

    1911 ft ยท 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge

    2425 ft ยท 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge

    1866 ft ยท 46 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South

    1 km ยท 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport

    2791 ft ยท 53 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    7.9 mi ยท 9 min ยท Pocahontas Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Chippenham Parkway

    3 mi ยท 3 min ยท Chippenham Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 10 East: Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield

    683 ft ยท 17 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Iron Bridge Road

    5.7 mi ยท 10 min ยท Iron Bridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Nash Road

    1.3 km ยท 1 min ยท Nash Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Beach Road

    25 m ยท 2 sec ยท Beach Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Beach Road

    2.9 mi ยท 5 min ยท Beach Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Park Road

    1.2 mi ยท 8 min ยท State Park Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท State Park Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
56.9 mi ยท 67%
Pocahontas Parkway
7.89 mi ยท 9%
Iron Bridge Road
5.68 mi ยท 7%
Chippenham Parkway
2.96 mi ยท 3%
Beach Road
2.94 mi ยท 3%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.14 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left

56.6 mi ยท 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
64.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 55m from Newport News
Leave By
2:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Newport News and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesterfield County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Chesterfield County?

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Newport News and 42.6 miles from Chesterfield County.

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

The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Newport News and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Chesterfield County.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Point, 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 West Point.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

56 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

62 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

65 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Chesterfield County. Straight-line distance: 64.76 mi (104.22 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Chesterfield County

#2 Chesterfield County

County in South Carolina, United States

Population358,245
Coordinates37.3785200, -77.5869400
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Chesterfield County (-77.58694, 37.37852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.39 L ยท about $11.53
Round trip
$23.07
6.02 gal ยท 22.78 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $11.53 $23.07
Mid-grade $4.33 $13.02 $26.04
Premium $4.75 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $6.14 $18.47 $36.93

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 ยท Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Chesterfield County. The current time is 04:14:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.