How far is Newport News, VA from Kilmarnock, VA?

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Kilmarnock, VA is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.63 mi
01h 27m
Flight
43.6 mi
70.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.6 mi
Kilometers
70.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.63 mi
Kilometers
89.53 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kilmarnock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-04-23T00:33
Arrive Kilmarnock
Thu, Apr 23, 2:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Gloucester Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Newport News
27.8 mi
00h 43m
To Kilmarnock
27.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Kilmarnock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Kilmarnock.

  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 mi · 2 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 35 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    806 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto John Clayton Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · John Clayton Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Windsor Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Windsor Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buckley Hall Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Buckley Hall Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Twiggs Ferry Road

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Twiggs Ferry Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto General Puller Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · General Puller Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Greys Point Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Greys Point Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Rappahannock Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · Rappahannock Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Mary Ball Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Mary Ball Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Waverly Avenue

    38 m · 6 sec · Waverly Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waverly Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Kilmarnock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
George Washington Memorial Highway
23.9 mi · 43%
Greys Point Road
6.97 mi · 13%
John Clayton Memorial Highway
6.36 mi · 11%
Twiggs Ferry Road
4.57 mi · 8%
Mary Ball Road
3.51 mi · 6%
General Puller Highway
3.46 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

George Washington Memorial Highway

Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway

22.6 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
43.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gloucester Courthouse
00h 43m from Newport News
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newport News and Sunny near Kilmarnock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Kilmarnock?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Gloucester Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Newport News and 27.8 miles from Kilmarnock.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.76 one way or $15.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Sunny near Kilmarnock.

Stop Ideas Near Gloucester Courthouse

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

22 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Newport News station

44 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

65 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

79 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Kilmarnock. Straight-line distance: 43.6 mi (70.17 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Kilmarnock

Town in the United States

Population1,400
Coordinates37.7104100, -76.3796700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Kilmarnock (-76.37967, 37.71041)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.76
Round trip
$15.53
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.76 $15.53
Mid-grade $4.43 $8.68 $17.36
Premium $4.78 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.62 $11.02 $22.05

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Kilmarnock. The current time is 00:33:11.

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.