How far is Newport News, VA from Emory, VA?

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Emory, VA is about 369.1 miles (594 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.1 miles (478.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
369.08 mi
06h 48m
Flight
297.15 mi
478.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.15 mi
Kilometers
478.21 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.08 mi
Kilometers
593.97 km
Drive Time
06h 48m

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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 06h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emory
Sat, Nov 7, 5:58 PM EST
Return by in Newport News
Sun, Nov 8, 12:46 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-11-07T11:09
Arrive Emory
Sat, Nov 7, 5:58 PM EST
Route Timing
06h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 PM EST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
8:00 PM EST
Overnight-style route

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
Stuarts Draft
VA

Census designated place

From Newport News
184.4 mi
03h 24m
To Emory
184.7 mi
03h 24m

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
Emory Weather
VA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Abingdon as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Emory.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Emory.

  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

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    46.5 mi · 50 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 737: Emory

    1326 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto College Drive

    2726 ft · 1 min · College Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oxford Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Emory.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
343 mi · 93%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
I 295 North
1.3 mi
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.71 mi
College Drive
0.52 mi
I 295
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72 mi
297.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuarts Draft
03h 24m from Newport News
Leave By
10:22 PM EST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Emory.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Emory?

The road trip is about 369.1 miles (594 km) and usually takes 06h 48m 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?

Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.4 miles from Newport News and 184.7 miles from Emory.

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

The direct path is about 297.1 miles (478.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 72 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 EST. 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 $50.67 one way or $101.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Emory.

Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Stuarts Draft, 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 Stuarts Draft.

RAIL

Staunton station

14 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

47 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

70 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

74 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Emory. Straight-line distance: 297.15 mi (478.21 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 Emory

Emory is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.7728900, -81.8362300
Altitude648
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Emory (-81.83623, 36.77289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.02 gal
49.3 L · about $50.67
Round trip
$101.35
26.04 gal · 98.6 L
Estimated CO2
115.7 kg one way
Round trip: 231.4 kg / 510 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $50.67 $101.35
Mid-grade $4.39 $57.21 $114.42
Premium $4.80 $62.46 $124.91
Diesel $6.18 $80.45 $160.90

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 Emory. The current time is 11:09:32.

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.