How far is Newport News, VA from Lake Monticello, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Lake Monticello, VA is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Lake Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Lake Monticello.
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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
40.2 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
883 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
838 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto James Madison Highway
4.3 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway
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Turn right onto Union Mills Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Union Mills Road
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Turn sharp left onto South Boston Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Boston Road
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Turn right onto Slice Road
835 ft · 41 sec · Slice Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Drive
1.5 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Drive
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Turn right onto Rassawek Court
106 m · 17 sec · Rassawek Court
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Turn left onto Brougham Road
598 ft · 21 sec · Brougham Road
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Turn right onto Ashton Road
1210 ft · 43 sec · Ashton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nahor Drive
2282 ft · 1 min · Nahor Drive
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Turn right onto Jefferson Drive
55 m · 7 sec · Jefferson Drive
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Turn right onto Smokewood Drive
1836 ft · 1 min · Smokewood Drive
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Turn left onto Sherwood Drive
79 m · 9 sec · Sherwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sherwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Lake Monticello.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Merge slight left
56.6 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Newport News and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Lake Monticello?
The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Mechanicsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Newport News and 68.4 miles from Lake Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.6 miles (189.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Newport News and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Mechanicsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mechanicsville.
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Lake Monticello. Straight-line distance: 117.54 mi (189.17 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 Lake Monticello
Census-designated place in Virginia, United States
| Population | 9,920 |
| Coordinates | 37.9232000, -78.3347300 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Monticello (-78.33473, 37.9232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $4.14 | $19.95 | $39.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $22.33 | $44.65 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $24.16 | $48.33 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
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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