How far is Newport News, VA from Chesterfield Court House, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Chesterfield Court House, VA is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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.
Town in King William County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Chesterfield Court House.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Chesterfield Court House.
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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
56.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC
2453 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge
2425 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge
1866 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport
2791 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Pocahontas Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 301 South: Route 1, Petersburg
863 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 1
2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 1
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Turn right onto Chester Road
136 m · 13 sec · Chester Road
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Continue on Perrymont Road
123 m · 10 sec · Perrymont Road
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Turn right onto Chester Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Chester Road
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Turn right onto Centralia Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Centralia Road
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Turn right onto Iron Bridge Road
1483 ft · 32 sec · Iron Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Wagners Way
141 m · 22 sec · Wagners Way
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Turn right onto Mimms Loop
101 m · 15 sec · Mimms Loop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mimms Loop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Chesterfield Court House.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport News and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield Court House.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Chesterfield Court House?
The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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 39.8 miles from Newport News and 39.9 miles from Chesterfield Court House.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport News and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Chesterfield Court House.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
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 West Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Chesterfield Court House. Straight-line distance: 60.47 mi (97.31 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 Chesterfield Court House
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
| Population | 3,808 |
| Coordinates | 37.3770900, -77.5049900 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chesterfield Court House (-77.50499, 37.37709)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.45 | $24.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.43 | $26.85 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
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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