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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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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.
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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 mi · 2 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 35 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
806 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto John Clayton Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · John Clayton Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Windsor Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Windsor Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buckley Hall Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Buckley Hall Road
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Turn left onto Twiggs Ferry Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Twiggs Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto General Puller Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · General Puller Highway
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Turn right onto Greys Point Road
7 mi · 11 min · Greys Point Road
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Continue on Rappahannock Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · Rappahannock Drive
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Continue on Mary Ball Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Mary Ball Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Waverly Avenue
38 m · 6 sec · Waverly Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gloucester Courthouse.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Kilmarnock. Straight-line distance: 43.6 mi (70.17 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 Kilmarnock
Town in the United States
| Population | 1,400 |
| Coordinates | 37.7104100, -76.3796700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kilmarnock (-76.37967, 37.71041)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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