How far is Newport News, VA from Dulles Town Center, VA?

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Dulles Town Center, VA is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.13 mi
03h 38m
Flight
144.5 mi
232.55 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.5 mi
Kilometers
232.55 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.13 mi
Kilometers
297.94 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dulles Town Center
Sat, Nov 7, 8:04 PM EST
Return by in Newport News
Sat, Nov 7, 11:43 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-11-07T16:25
Arrive Dulles Town Center
Sat, Nov 7, 8:04 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:42 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Bowling Green
VA

City in Virginia

From Newport News
92.6 mi
01h 49m
To Dulles Town Center
92.5 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph N
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Dulles Town Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Dulles Town Center.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    126 m · 32 sec

  3. 3

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

    593 ft · 20 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Diligence Drive

    2366 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    51 m · 10 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  7. 7

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

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

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

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway

    1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1869 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road

    80 m · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike

    1499 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg

    702 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Leesburg Pike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 1582: Dulles Town Center, Algonkian Parkway

    667 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 1582 South: Dulles Town Center

    954 ft · 28 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Algonkian Parkway

    590 ft · 16 sec · Algonkian Parkway

  31. 31

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard

    145 m · 9 sec · Atlantic Boulevard

  32. 32

    Take the ramp slight left toward VA 7 East: Tysons Corner, Falls Church

    1503 ft · 41 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike

    1262 ft · 22 sec · Leesburg Pike

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Leesburg Pike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Dulles Town Center.

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
34 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
9 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
85.7 mi · 46%
I 64 West
56.9 mi · 31%
Leesburg Pike
12 mi · 6%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 6%
Capital Beltway
10.5 mi · 6%
Dulles Toll Road
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
144.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
01h 49m from Newport News
Leave By
9:42 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Newport News and Mostly Cloudy near Dulles Town Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Dulles Town Center?

The road trip is about 185.1 miles (297.9 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Newport News and 92.5 miles from Dulles Town Center.

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

The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.41 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Newport News and Mostly Cloudy near Dulles Town Center.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowling Green, 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 Bowling Green.

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Fredericksburg

29 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

34 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
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Richmond Staples Mill Road station

50 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Quantico

53 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Dulles Town Center. Straight-line distance: 144.5 mi (232.55 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dulles Town Center

Dulles Town Center is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0376100, -77.4158200
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Dulles Town Center (-77.41582, 39.03761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.73 L · about $25.41
Round trip
$50.83
13.06 gal · 49.46 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $25.41 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.39 $28.69 $57.39
Premium $4.80 $31.32 $62.65
Diesel $6.18 $40.35 $80.70

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Dulles Town Center. The current time is 16:25:27.

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.