How far is Newport News, VA from Clifton Forge, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Clifton Forge, VA is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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County in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Clifton Forge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Clifton Forge.
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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 right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Lexington, Charleston
29.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 Business West, US 220 South, SR 629: Clifton Forge
907 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Douthat Road
954 ft · 26 sec · Douthat Road
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Continue on Grafton Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Grafton Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Clifton Forge.
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 onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120 mi · 02h 11m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Newport News and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clifton Forge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Clifton Forge?
The road trip is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.4 miles from Newport News and 117.6 miles from Clifton Forge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 8:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.84 one way or $65.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Newport News and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clifton Forge.
Stop Ideas Near Louisa
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 Louisa.
Charlottesville Union Station
Culpeper station
Ashland
Fredericksburg
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Clifton Forge. Straight-line distance: 190.85 mi (307.14 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 Clifton Forge
Town in Virginia
| Population | 3,444 |
| Coordinates | 37.8162400, -79.8244900 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clifton Forge (-79.82449, 37.81624)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $32.84 | $65.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $36.72 | $73.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $39.61 | $79.22 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $46.62 | $93.25 |
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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