How far is Newport News, VA from Orange County, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Orange County, VA is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 56m.
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 Orange County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Orange County.
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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
18.5 mi · 20 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West: Montpelier
2002 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Staples Mill Road
1089 ft · 19 sec · Staples Mill Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
17.5 mi · 25 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Jefferson Highway
12.6 mi · 17 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn right onto Pendleton Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pendleton Road
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Continue on Mineral Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mineral Avenue
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
131 m · 20 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Louisa Avenue
1694 ft · 41 sec · Louisa Avenue
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Continue on Zachary Taylor Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn right
33 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
28 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Zachary Taylor Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Zachary Taylor Highway
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Turn left onto Lahore Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Lahore Road
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Turn right onto Kendall Road
3.5 mi · 9 min · Kendall Road
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Turn right onto Bickers Lane
1204 ft · 53 sec · Bickers Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bickers Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Orange County.
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.
Cloudy leaving Newport News and Rain Showers Likely near Orange County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Orange County?
The road trip is about 133.7 miles (215.1 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 66.8 miles from Newport News and 66.9 miles from Orange County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Newport News and Rain Showers Likely near Orange County.
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 Orange County. Straight-line distance: 116.55 mi (187.57 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 Orange County
County in Virginia, United States
| Population | 37,695 |
| Coordinates | 38.2462400, -78.0134900 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange County (-78.01349, 38.24624)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $19.53 | $39.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.63 | $21.86 | $43.73 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $23.66 | $47.32 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
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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