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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.34 mi
02h 42m
Flight
91.7 mi
147.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.7 mi
Kilometers
147.57 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.34 mi
Kilometers
206.54 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kenbridge
Sun, Apr 19, 10:37 AM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-04-19T07:54
Arrive Kenbridge
Sun, Apr 19, 10:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hopewell
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Newport News
64.1 mi
01h 21m
To Kenbridge
64.2 mi
01h 21m

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
79°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

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.

  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

    46.7 mi · 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury

    1466 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Emmaus Church Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jordan Point Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto James River Drive

    2 mi · 2 min · James River Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on East Randolph Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Winston Churchill Drive

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    1909 ft · 27 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Woodlawn Street

    1 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    1.6 km · 1 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on East Washington Street

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit left toward I 85 South, I 95 South

    2402 ft · 58 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham

    1087 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    6.3 mi · 8 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 460 West: Blackstone, Lynchburg

    1060 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Airport Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

  26. 26

    Continue on New Cox Road

    23 mi · 27 min · New Cox Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Cox Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Cox Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 7 min · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Richmond-Raleigh Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Richmond-Raleigh Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Kenbridge Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Kenbridge Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Blackstone Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Road

  33. 33

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Broad Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 6th Avenue

    26 m · 2 sec · East 6th Avenue

  35. 35

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
35 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
46.9 mi · 37%
New Cox Road
23 mi · 18%
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 10%
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
6.33 mi · 5%
East Washington Street
4.27 mi · 3%
Blackstone Road
4.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopewell
01h 21m from Newport News
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hopewell, 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 Hopewell.

RAIL

Petersburg station

14 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

28 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

39 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Kenbridge. Straight-line distance: 91.7 mi (147.57 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Kenbridge

Town in Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States

Population1,195
Coordinates36.9620900, -78.1250000
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Kenbridge (-78.125, 36.96209)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.14 L · about $17.94
Round trip
$35.89
9.06 gal · 34.28 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Kenbridge. The current time is 07:54:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.