How far is Newport News, VA from Exmore, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Exmore, VA is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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.
The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Exmore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Exmore.
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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
124 m · 14 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Northamption Boulevard, Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tunnel
1149 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard
1801 ft · 38 sec · Northampton Boulevard
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Lankford Highway
29.6 mi · 41 min · Lankford Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Westfield Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · Westfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Exmore.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Lankford Highway
Continue on Lankford Highway
29.6 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Sunny leaving Newport News and Sunny near Exmore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Exmore?
The road trip is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Virginia Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Newport News and 39.3 miles from Exmore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.01 one way or $22.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Sunny near Exmore.
Stop Ideas Near Virginia Beach
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Exmore. Straight-line distance: 47.15 mi (75.88 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 Exmore
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,362 |
| Coordinates | 37.5318000, -75.8229900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Exmore (-75.82299, 37.5318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.01 | $22.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.28 | $26.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
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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