How far is Newport News, VA from Henry Fork, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Henry Fork, VA is about 241 miles (387.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Henry Fork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Henry Fork.
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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
64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
1026 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Nine Mile Road
1 mi · 2 min · Nine Mile Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
45 m · 2 sec · North 25th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
2409 ft · 48 sec · North 25th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
30 m · 3 sec · North 25th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
2733 ft · 1 min · North 25th Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1326 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South 21st Street
549 ft · 17 sec · South 21st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dock Street
2345 ft · 49 sec · Dock Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street
93 m · 12 sec · South 14th Street
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Turn left onto East Canal Street
924 ft · 37 sec · East Canal Street
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Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West
596 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
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Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
1518 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
791 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
1625 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway
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Continue on Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road
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Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
1211 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
28.9 mi · 36 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
13.9 mi · 18 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 122 South, VA 122 Business North
1079 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Burks Hill Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Burks Hill Road
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Continue on Moneta Road
15.9 mi · 23 min · Moneta Road
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Continue on Halesford Bridge
1037 ft · 20 sec · Halesford Bridge
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Continue on Booker T Washington Highway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Booker T Washington Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Booker T Washington Highway
54 m · 3 sec · Booker T Washington Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Booker T Washington Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Booker T Washington Highway
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Turn right onto Old Franklin Turnpike
1.1 mi · 3 min · Old Franklin Turnpike
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Turn left
1364 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Virgil H Goode Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Virgil H Goode Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 674: Rocky Mount
702 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Doe Run Road
1054 ft · 24 sec · Doe Run Road
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Turn right onto Bowles Drive
39 m · 6 sec · Bowles Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bowles Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Henry Fork.
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
64.7 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Newport News and Sunny near Henry Fork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Henry Fork?
The road trip is about 241 miles (387.9 km) and usually takes 05h 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?
Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.4 miles from Newport News and 120.7 miles from Henry Fork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.8 miles (302.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 6:36 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.33 one way or $66.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Newport News and Sunny near Henry Fork.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Henry Fork. Straight-line distance: 187.75 mi (302.16 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 Henry Fork
Henry Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9662500, -79.8703100 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henry Fork (-79.87031, 36.96625)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $3.92 | $33.33 | $66.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $37.56 | $75.13 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $41.03 | $82.05 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $52.73 | $105.46 |
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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