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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Lawrenceville, VA is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
105.83 mi
02h 26m
Flight
79.34 mi
127.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.34 mi
Kilometers
127.68 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.83 mi
Kilometers
170.31 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lawrenceville
Tue, May 26, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Tue, May 26, 3:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-05-25T22:28
Arrive Lawrenceville
Tue, May 26, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Courtland
VA

Town

From Newport News
52.9 mi
01h 13m
To Lawrenceville
52.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    134 m · 35 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pilot House Drive

    900 ft · 29 sec · Pilot House Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

    1426 ft · 38 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    120 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mercury Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mercury Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on James River Bridge

    4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Carrollton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Benns Grant Boulevard

    1230 ft · 36 sec · Benns Grant Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Benns Church Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward US 13 South, US 58 West

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    75.8 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Hicks Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West Hicks Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Hicks Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 13 South
77.7 mi · 73%
Godwin Boulevard
8.29 mi · 8%
James River Bridge
4.41 mi · 4%
Jefferson Avenue
4.14 mi · 4%
Benns Church Boulevard
4.04 mi · 4%
Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 13 South

Merge slight left

75.8 mi · 01h 41m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.5 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Courtland
01h 13m from Newport News
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport News and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Courtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Newport News and 52.9 miles from Lawrenceville.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport News and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lawrenceville.

Stop Ideas Near Courtland

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

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

RAIL

Newport News station

64 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Petersburg station

67 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

70 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

71 mi away
215 W York Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Lawrenceville. Straight-line distance: 79.34 mi (127.68 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Lawrenceville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,003
Coordinates36.7576500, -77.8469400
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Lawrenceville (-77.84694, 36.75765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.14 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.63
7.48 gal · 28.28 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.81 $29.63
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.56 $33.13
Premium $4.78 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.62 $21.03 $42.07

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Lawrenceville. The current time is 22:28:35.

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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.