How far is Newport News, VA from Kenbridge, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Kenbridge, VA is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in 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 Kenbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Kenbridge.
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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
46.7 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Emmaus Church Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Jordan Point Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road
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Turn right onto James River Drive
2 mi · 2 min · James River Drive
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Continue on East Randolph Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
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Turn left onto Winston Churchill Drive
1.8 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1909 ft · 27 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on Woodlawn Street
1 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Street
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on East Washington Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South, I 95 South
2402 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
1087 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
6.3 mi · 8 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg
1060 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Airport Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street
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Continue on New Cox Road
23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road
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Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway
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Turn left onto Cox Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Cox Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Richmond-Raleigh Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Richmond-Raleigh Highway
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Continue on Kenbridge Road
3 mi · 4 min · Kenbridge Road
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Continue on Blackstone Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Road
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Kenbridge.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 64 West
Merge slight left
46.7 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Newport News and Chance Rain Showers near Kenbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Kenbridge?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Newport News and 64.2 miles from Kenbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 1:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.94 one way or $35.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Newport News and Chance Rain Showers near Kenbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Hopewell
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 Hopewell.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Kenbridge. Straight-line distance: 91.7 mi (147.57 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 Kenbridge
Town in Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,195 |
| Coordinates | 36.9620900, -78.1250000 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenbridge (-78.125, 36.96209)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.94 | $35.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $20.06 | $40.13 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $21.64 | $43.29 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
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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