How far is Newport News, VA from Narrows, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Narrows, VA is about 305.8 miles (492.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.5 miles (385.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Narrows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Narrows.
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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
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
50.2 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 419: Salem, New Castle
1017 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
77 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Electric Road
1865 ft · 48 sec · North Electric Road
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Continue on North Electric Road
33 m · 2 sec · North Electric Road
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Turn straight onto Catawba Valley Drive
9 mi · 12 min · Catawba Valley Drive
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Turn left onto Newport Road
7.7 mi · 13 min · Newport Road
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Continue on Mount Tabor Road
9.1 mi · 15 min · Mount Tabor Road
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Turn right onto Coal Bank Hollow Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Coal Bank Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Pandapas Pond Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pandapas Pond Road
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Continue on Virginia Avenue
17 mi · 22 min · Virginia Avenue
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Turn left onto Thomas Drive
936 ft · 22 sec · Thomas Drive
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Turn straight onto Narrows Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Narrows Road
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Narrows.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 64 West
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120 mi · 02h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Narrows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Narrows?
The road trip is about 305.8 miles (492.2 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.8 miles from Newport News and 153 miles from Narrows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.5 miles (385.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.74 one way or $85.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Narrows.
Stop Ideas Near Crozet
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 Crozet.
Charlottesville Union Station
Staunton station
Culpeper station
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Narrows. Straight-line distance: 239.51 mi (385.45 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 Narrows
Town in Giles County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,949 |
| Coordinates | 37.3315100, -80.8111900 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| Country | United States |
End: Narrows (-80.81119, 37.33151)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
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 | $42.74 | $85.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $47.79 | $95.58 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $51.55 | $103.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $60.68 | $121.37 |
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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