How far is Newport News, VA from Rushmere, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Rushmere, VA is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Rushmere.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Rushmere.
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Start on the route
134 m · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pilot House Drive
900 ft · 29 sec · Pilot House Drive
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Turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
1426 ft · 38 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
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Turn right onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
120 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mercury Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Mercury Boulevard
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Continue on James River Bridge
4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge
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Continue on Carrollton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Benns Church Boulevard
10.8 mi · 14 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fergusons Wharf Way
29 m · 4 sec · Fergusons Wharf Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fergusons Wharf Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Rushmere.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Benns Church Boulevard
Merge slight left onto Benns Church Boulevard
10.8 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Newport News and Sunny near Rushmere.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Rushmere?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Newport News and 13.2 miles from Rushmere.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Sunny near Rushmere.
Stop Ideas Near Smithfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oxford Run Trail
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Poquoson Public Library
Historic City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smithfield.
Newport News station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Rushmere. Straight-line distance: 11.45 mi (18.43 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 Rushmere
Census designated place
| Population | 1,018 |
| Coordinates | 37.0668100, -76.6763500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rushmere (-76.67635, 37.06681)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.16 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $4.49 | $8.98 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
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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