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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Floris, VA is about 172.7 miles (278 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138 miles (222.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
172.74 mi
03h 27m
Flight
137.98 mi
222.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.98 mi
Kilometers
222.06 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.74 mi
Kilometers
278 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Floris
Sat, Nov 7, 7:06 AM EST
Return by in Newport News
Sat, Nov 7, 10:34 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-11-07T03:39
Arrive Floris
Sat, Nov 7, 7:06 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Newport News
86.4 mi
01h 43m
To Floris
86.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph N
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge

    1400 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge

    709 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Ox Road

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward VA 286 North: Fairfax County Parkway

    2049 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Fairfax County Parkway

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Ox Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Ox Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ox Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
77.1 mi · 45%
I 64 West
56.9 mi · 33%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
Fairfax County Parkway
11.6 mi · 7%
Ox Road
8.88 mi · 5%
West Ox Road
1.48 mi · 1%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
138 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 43m from Newport News
Leave By
10:06 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Newport News and Sunny near Floris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 172.7 miles (278 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Newport News and 86.4 miles from Floris.

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

The direct path is about 138 miles (222.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 10:06 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.85 one way or $47.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Newport News and Sunny near Floris.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ashland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Floris. Straight-line distance: 137.98 mi (222.06 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 Floris

Floris is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9370600, -77.4127700
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Floris (-77.41277, 38.93706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.07 L · about $23.85
Round trip
$47.71
12.18 gal · 46.14 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $23.85 $47.71
Mid-grade $4.41 $26.88 $53.76
Premium $4.82 $29.36 $58.72
Diesel $6.20 $37.73 $75.47

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Floris. The current time is 03:39:30.

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.