How far is Newport News, VA from Honaker, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Honaker, VA is about 398.4 miles (641.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 38m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Honaker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Honaker.
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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
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
47.9 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 80: Meadowview
1051 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Glenbrook Avenue
1491 ft · 33 sec · Glenbrook Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hillman Highway
1163 ft · 25 sec · Hillman Highway
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Turn right onto Lindell Road
10 mi · 18 min · Lindell Road
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Continue on Hayters Gap Road
9.8 mi · 17 min · Hayters Gap Road
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Redbud Highway
5.7 mi · 10 min · Redbud Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Redbud Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Honaker.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Newport News and Partly Sunny near Honaker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Honaker?
The road trip is about 398.4 miles (641.2 km) and usually takes 07h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 199 miles from Newport News and 199.4 miles from Honaker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 303.5 miles (488.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.69 one way or $111.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Partly Sunny near Honaker.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Honaker. Straight-line distance: 303.54 mi (488.5 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 Honaker
Town in Virginia
| Population | 1,322 |
| Coordinates | 37.0162200, -81.9742900 |
| Altitude | 570 |
| Country | United States |
End: Honaker (-81.97429, 37.01622)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 641 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 58m |
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 | $55.69 | $111.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $62.27 | $124.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $67.18 | $134.36 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $79.07 | $158.15 |
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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