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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Farmville, VA is about 132 miles (212.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
131.98 mi
02h 48m
Flight
106.88 mi
172 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.88 mi
Kilometers
172 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.98 mi
Kilometers
212.4 km
Drive Time
02h 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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:08 AM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-04-19T08:20
Arrive Farmville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
65.9 mi
01h 24m
To Farmville
66.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC

    2453 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge

    2425 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge

    1866 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Chippenham Parkway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Chippenham Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

    681 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    928 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight

    139 m · 12 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    4 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Street

    60 m · 11 sec · South Street

  28. 28

    Turn uturn

    62 m · 22 sec

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
56.9 mi · 43%
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 16%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.3 mi · 13%
Holly Farms Road
15.8 mi · 12%
Pocahontas Parkway
7.89 mi · 6%
Chippenham Parkway
5.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left

56.6 mi · 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 24m from Newport News
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Newport News and Chance Rain Showers near Farmville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132 miles (212.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 65.9 miles from Newport News and 66.1 miles from Farmville.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.46 one way or $36.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Newport News and Chance Rain Showers near Farmville.

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 8.8 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 6.1 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 6.2 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 6.2 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 Farmville. Straight-line distance: 106.88 mi (172 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Farmville

#2 Farmville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population7,842
Coordinates37.3021000, -78.3919400
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Farmville (-78.39194, 37.3021)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.63 L · about $18.46
Round trip
$36.92
9.32 gal · 35.26 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $18.46 $36.92
Mid-grade $4.43 $20.64 $41.28
Premium $4.78 $22.27 $44.53
Diesel $5.62 $26.21 $52.42

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Farmville. The current time is 08:20:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.