How far is Newport News, VA from Front Royal, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Front Royal, VA is about 188.9 miles (304 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Front Royal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Front Royal.
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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
11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth
1635 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 33 min · Warrenton Road
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Continue on Marsh Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Marsh Road
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Turn right onto James Madison Highway
4.6 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Eastern Bypass
2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass
2.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
6.7 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway
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Continue on Winchester Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left
15.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 79: Linden, Front Royal
1334 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Apple Mountain Road
1209 ft · 24 sec · Apple Mountain Road
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Turn right onto John Marshall Highway
4.7 mi · 8 min · John Marshall Highway
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Turn slight right
86 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Commerce Avenue
1888 ft · 51 sec · South Commerce Avenue
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Turn left onto East Stonewall Drive
154 m · 16 sec · East Stonewall Drive
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Turn slight right onto East Jackson Street
1752 ft · 55 sec · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto South Royal Avenue
125 m · 20 sec · South Royal Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
79 m · 14 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Front Royal.
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
56.6 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newport News and Sunny near Front Royal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Front Royal?
The road trip is about 188.9 miles (304 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Newport News and 94.4 miles from Front Royal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.42 one way or $52.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newport News and Sunny near Front Royal.
Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green
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 Bowling Green.
Fredericksburg
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Quantico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Front Royal. Straight-line distance: 157.75 mi (253.88 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 Front Royal
Town in Warren County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,389 |
| Coordinates | 38.9181700, -78.1944400 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Front Royal (-78.19444, 38.91817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $26.42 | $52.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.87 | $63.74 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $37.51 | $75.02 |
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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