How far is Newport News, VA from Fairlawn, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Fairlawn, VA is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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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Flight Distance
Driving 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 05h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Fairlawn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Fairlawn.
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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
82 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 177, SR 600: Radford
2006 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto Tyler Road
2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Road
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Continue on Tyler Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Tyler Avenue
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Turn left onto Grove Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Grove Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1182 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right
63 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Peppers Ferry Boulevard
2146 ft · 52 sec · Peppers Ferry Boulevard
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Turn right onto Pulaski Avenue
1230 ft · 1 min · Pulaski Avenue
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Turn left onto Brandon Road
12 m · 2 sec · Brandon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brandon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Fairlawn.
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 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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport News and Mostly Cloudy near Fairlawn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Fairlawn?
The road trip is about 292.6 miles (470.9 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Newport News and 146.4 miles from Fairlawn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.2 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 5:56 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.61 one way or $81.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport News and Mostly Cloudy near Fairlawn.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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 Waverly.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Fairlawn. Straight-line distance: 226.4 mi (364.36 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 Fairlawn
Fairlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.1484600, -80.5783900 |
| Altitude | 585 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairlawn (-80.57839, 37.14846)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $3.94 | $40.61 | $81.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $45.70 | $91.39 |
| Premium | $4.84 | $49.91 | $99.82 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $64.05 | $128.09 |
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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