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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Groveton, VA is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
161.86 mi
03h 11m
Flight
121.08 mi
194.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.08 mi
Kilometers
194.86 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.86 mi
Kilometers
260.49 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Sun, Apr 19, 9:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Groveton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:36 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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Newport News
81 mi
01h 35m
To Groveton
80.9 mi
01h 35m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.1 mi · 32 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Fort Belvoir, Mount Vernon, Gunston Hall, Lorton

    2913 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Richmond Highway

    11.5 mi · 20 min · Richmond Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Clayborne Avenue

    145 m · 21 sec · Clayborne Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clayborne Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
77.8 mi · 48%
I 64 West
56.9 mi · 35%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
Richmond Highway
11.5 mi · 7%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 1%
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.71 mi
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
121.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 35m from Newport News
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Newport News and Rain Showers near Groveton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 81 miles from Newport News and 80.9 miles from Groveton.

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

The direct path is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.62 one way or $45.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Groveton. Straight-line distance: 121.08 mi (194.86 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Groveton

County seat of Trinity County, Texas, United States

Population14,598
Coordinates38.7673400, -77.0847000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Groveton (-77.0847, 38.76734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.62 L · about $22.62
Round trip
$45.23
11.42 gal · 43.24 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.62 $45.23
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.29 $50.58
Premium $4.78 $27.28 $54.56
Diesel $5.62 $32.11 $64.23

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 Groveton. The current time is 02:41:30.

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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.