How far is Newport News, VA from Ettrick, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Ettrick, VA is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in King William County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Ettrick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Ettrick.
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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
46.7 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Emmaus Church Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Jordan Point Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road
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Turn right onto James River Drive
2 mi · 2 min · James River Drive
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Continue on East Randolph Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
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Turn left onto Winston Churchill Drive
1.8 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1909 ft · 27 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on Woodlawn Street
1 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Street
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on East Washington Street
4 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Crater Road
1711 ft · 35 sec · North Crater Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bollingbrook Street
3035 ft · 59 sec · Bollingbrook Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Sycamore Street
69 m · 13 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto West Old Street
673 ft · 14 sec · West Old Street
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Continue on Grove Avenue
2821 ft · 57 sec · Grove Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fleet Street
701 ft · 14 sec · Fleet Street
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Continue on Chesterfield Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Chesterfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Granger Street
155 m · 19 sec · Granger Street
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Turn left onto East River Road
756 ft · 33 sec · East River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Ettrick.
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
46.7 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Newport News and Chance Rain Showers near Ettrick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Ettrick?
The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Newport News and 40.6 miles from Ettrick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.96 one way or $21.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Newport News and Chance Rain Showers near Ettrick.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
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 West Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Ettrick. Straight-line distance: 53.98 mi (86.87 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 Ettrick
CDP in Chesterfield County, Virginia
| Population | 6,682 |
| Coordinates | 37.2401500, -77.4299800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ettrick (-77.42998, 37.24015)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $3.83 | $10.96 | $21.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $12.37 | $24.74 |
| Premium | $4.75 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| Diesel | $6.14 | $17.55 | $35.09 |
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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