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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Falmouth, VA is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.77 mi
02h 21m
Flight
101.63 mi
163.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.63 mi
Kilometers
163.55 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.77 mi
Kilometers
194.36 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Fri, Nov 6, 5:42 PM EST
Return by in Newport News
Fri, Nov 6, 8:03 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-11-06T15:21
Arrive Falmouth
Fri, Nov 6, 5:42 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Highland Springs
VA

Census designated place

From Newport News
60.4 mi
01h 10m
To Falmouth
60.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73ยฐF
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
69ยฐF
Today

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m ยท 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    126 m ยท 32 sec

  3. 3

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

    593 ft ยท 20 sec ยท Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Diligence Drive

    2366 ft ยท 1 min ยท Diligence Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.1 km ยท 1 min ยท J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    51 m ยท 10 sec ยท J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  7. 7

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

    1272 ft ยท 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56.6 mi ยท 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

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

    2434 ft ยท 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi ยท 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi ยท 13 min ยท Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi ยท 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    39.9 mi ยท 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Fredericksburg

    2587 ft ยท 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Patriot Highway

    2.2 mi ยท 4 min ยท Patriot Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Emancipation Highway

    3.3 mi ยท 7 min ยท Emancipation Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1360 ft ยท 27 sec ยท Cambridge Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Carter Street

    841 ft ยท 28 sec ยท Carter Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Butler Road

    530 ft ยท 15 sec ยท Butler Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Butler Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
56.9 mi ยท 47%
I 95 North
42.3 mi ยท 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi ยท 10%
Emancipation Highway
3.34 mi ยท 3%
Patriot Highway
2.22 mi ยท 2%
I 295 North
1.3 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left

56.6 mi ยท 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 10m from Newport News
Leave By
1:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport News and Patchy Fog near Falmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Newport News and 60.4 miles from Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.69 one way or $33.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport News and Patchy Fog near Falmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Highland Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 11 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Springs.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

9 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

17 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

27 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 101.63 mi (163.55 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 Falmouth

Falmouth is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3240200, -77.4683200
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Falmouth (-77.46832, 38.32402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.13 L ยท about $16.69
Round trip
$33.37
8.52 gal ยท 32.26 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $16.69 $33.37
Mid-grade $4.41 $18.80 $37.61
Premium $4.82 $20.54 $41.07
Diesel $6.20 $26.39 $52.79

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Falmouth. The current time is 15:21:25.

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.