How far is Newport News, VA from Clintwood, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Clintwood, VA is about 437.9 miles (704.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329.8 miles (530.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Clintwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Clintwood.
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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 left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam
890 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Cummings Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Cummings Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
1323 ft · 49 sec · Valley Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road Northwest
1.5 km · 2 min · Russell Road Northwest
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Turn slight right onto Porterfield Highway
10.3 mi · 15 min · Porterfield Highway
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Continue on US 19
1.9 mi · 3 min · US 19
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Turn left onto US Highway 58
14.7 mi · 21 min · US Highway 58
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
106 m · 7 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Continue on Castlewood Drive
842 ft · 21 sec · Castlewood Drive
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue
1416 ft · 52 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Wise Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Wise Street
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Continue on Dante Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Dante Road
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Continue on Dante Mountain Road
13.9 mi · 21 min · Dante Mountain Road
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Turn sharp left onto Dickenson Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Dickenson Highway
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Continue on Dickenson Highway
1021 ft · 17 sec · Dickenson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Clintwood Main Street
9 m · 1 sec · Clintwood Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Clintwood Main Street
1134 ft · 25 sec · Clintwood Main Street
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Turn right onto Skeens Avenue
18 m · 4 sec · Skeens Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Skeens Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Clintwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Newport News and Sunny near Clintwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Clintwood?
The road trip is about 437.9 miles (704.7 km) and usually takes 08h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glasgow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.7 miles from Newport News and 219.2 miles from Clintwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329.8 miles (530.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.20 one way or $122.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Sunny near Clintwood.
Stop Ideas Near Glasgow
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 Glasgow.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Roanoke
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Clintwood. Straight-line distance: 329.8 mi (530.76 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 Clintwood
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,264 |
| Coordinates | 37.1501100, -82.4559800 |
| Altitude | 535 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clintwood (-82.45598, 37.15011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 705 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 27m |
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 | $61.20 | $122.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $68.43 | $136.86 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $73.82 | $147.64 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $86.89 | $173.78 |
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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