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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Marshall, VA is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.65 mi
03h 25m
Flight
144.44 mi
232.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.44 mi
Kilometers
232.46 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.65 mi
Kilometers
271.41 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marshall
Sat, Nov 7, 6:46 AM EST
Return by in Newport News
Sat, Nov 7, 10:11 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-11-07T03:20
Arrive Marshall
Sat, Nov 7, 6:46 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Newport News
84.3 mi
01h 42m
To Marshall
84.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph N
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth

    1635 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Warrenton Road

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Warrenton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Marsh Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marsh Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Winchester Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Winchester Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1028 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
56.9 mi · 34%
I 95 North
49.7 mi · 29%
Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 14%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
James Madison Highway
11.3 mi · 7%
Eastern Bypass
4.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
144.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 42m from Newport News
Leave By
10:08 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Newport News and Sunny near Marshall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.6 miles (271.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Newport News and 84.3 miles from Marshall.

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

The direct path is about 144.5 miles (232.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.31 one way or $46.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Newport News and Sunny near Marshall.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Marshall. Straight-line distance: 144.44 mi (232.46 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Marshall

Marshall is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8648400, -77.8577700
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Marshall (-77.85777, 38.86484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.95 gal
22.53 L · about $23.31
Round trip
$46.61
11.9 gal · 45.06 L
Estimated CO2
52.9 kg one way
Round trip: 105.8 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $23.31 $46.61
Mid-grade $4.41 $26.26 $52.53
Premium $4.82 $28.68 $57.37
Diesel $6.20 $36.87 $73.73

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Marshall. The current time is 03:20:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.