How far is Newport News, VA from Chincoteague, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Chincoteague, VA is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Northampton County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Chincoteague.
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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
124 m · 14 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Northamption Boulevard, Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tunnel
1149 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard
1801 ft · 38 sec · Northampton Boulevard
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Lankford Highway
59.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Lankford Highway
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Turn right onto Thornton Road
1 mi · 3 min · Thornton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Atlantic Road
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Turn right onto Chincoteague Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Chincoteague Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2728 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Chincoteague.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Lankford Highway
Continue on Lankford Highway
59.6 mi · 01h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Newport News and Sunny near Chincoteague.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Chincoteague?
The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Cheriton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Newport News and 60.7 miles from Chincoteague.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.99 one way or $33.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Sunny near Chincoteague.
Stop Ideas Near Cheriton
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 Cheriton.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Newport News station
Norfolk
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Chincoteague. Straight-line distance: 83.8 mi (134.86 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 Chincoteague
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,866 |
| Coordinates | 37.9331800, -75.3788100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chincoteague (-75.37881, 37.93318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.99 | $33.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $19.00 | $38.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $24.13 | $48.25 |
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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