How far is Newport News, VA from Hampden Sydney, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Hampden Sydney, VA is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Hampden Sydney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Hampden Sydney.
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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 left to continue on I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC
2453 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge
2425 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge
1866 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport
2791 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
7.9 mi · 9 min · Pocahontas Parkway
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Continue on Chippenham Parkway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Chippenham Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia
681 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road
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Continue on Patrick Henry Highway
17.1 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway
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Take the exit slight right
928 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Holly Farms Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road
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Take the exit straight
139 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight right
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Farmville Road
3 mi · 5 min · Farmville Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kingsville Road
14 m · 1 sec · Kingsville Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kingsville Road
616 ft · 17 sec · Kingsville Road
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Turn slight right
98 m · 15 sec
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Continue on College Road
1 mi · 3 min · College Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · College Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Hampden Sydney.
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 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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Hampden Sydney?
The road trip is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Bensley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Newport News and 68.3 miles from Hampden Sydney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.05 one way or $38.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Newport News and Rain Showers Likely near Hampden Sydney.
Stop Ideas Near Bensley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensley.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Petersburg station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Hampden Sydney. Straight-line distance: 110.13 mi (177.23 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 Hampden Sydney
Census designated place
| Population | 1,450 |
| Coordinates | 37.2423700, -78.4597200 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hampden Sydney (-78.45972, 37.24237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.05 | $38.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $21.30 | $42.61 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $22.98 | $45.96 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
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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