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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Glasgow, VA is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.36 mi
04h 06m
Flight
168.05 mi
270.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.05 mi
Kilometers
270.45 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.36 mi
Kilometers
354.64 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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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 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glasgow
Sat, Apr 18, 12:24 PM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Sat, Apr 18, 4:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Glasgow
Sat, Apr 18, 12:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
9:00 PM EDT
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
Louisa
VA

County in Virginia, United States

From Newport News
110.1 mi
02h 03m
To Glasgow
110.3 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Buena Vista

    1617 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on East Midland Trail

    3 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail

  17. 17

    Continue on 29th Street

    3092 ft · 40 sec · 29th Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    92 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Beech Avenue

    2224 ft · 31 sec · Beech Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Sycamore Avenue

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Sycamore Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Glasgow Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Glasgow Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rockbridge Road

    2576 ft · 56 sec · Rockbridge Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road

    1333 ft · 38 sec · Blue Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto McCulloch Street

    45 m · 9 sec · McCulloch Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    28 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
181 mi · 82%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 10%
Glasgow Highway
6.15 mi · 3%
East Midland Trail
3 mi · 1%
Sycamore Avenue
2.72 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.3 mi
168 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
02h 03m from Newport News
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newport News and Mostly Clear near Glasgow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.3 miles (354.6 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.1 miles from Newport News and 110.3 miles from Glasgow.

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

The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.3 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.82 one way or $61.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Mostly Clear near Glasgow.

Stop Ideas Near Louisa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Louisa, 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 Louisa.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

43 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

50 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

55 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

57 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Glasgow. Straight-line distance: 168.05 mi (270.45 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Glasgow

Town in Virginia

Population1,107
Coordinates37.6340200, -79.4503100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Glasgow (-79.45031, 37.63402)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.78 gal
29.44 L · about $30.82
Round trip
$61.63
15.56 gal · 58.88 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.3 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $30.82 $61.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $34.46 $68.92
Premium $4.78 $37.17 $74.35
Diesel $5.62 $43.75 $87.51

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Glasgow. The current time is 08:17:29.

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.