How far is Newport News, VA from South Hill, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to South Hill, VA is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 41m.
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.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Patchy Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and South Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and South Hill.
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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
46.7 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
46 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Emmaus Church Road
3.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Jordan Point Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road
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Turn right onto James River Drive
2 mi · 2 min · James River Drive
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Continue on East Randolph Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
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Turn left onto Winston Churchill Drive
1.8 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1909 ft · 27 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on Woodlawn Street
1 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Street
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1.6 km · 1 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on East Washington Street
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street
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Take the exit left toward I 85 South, I 95 South
2402 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
1087 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
1104 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
772 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Atlantic Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Atlantic Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Atlantic Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and South Hill.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
55.8 mi · 01h 01m
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.
Sunny leaving Newport News and Patchy Frost near South Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to South Hill?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Newport News and 68.3 miles from South Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.61 one way or $37.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Patchy Frost near South Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Hopewell
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 Hopewell.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and South Hill. Straight-line distance: 94.93 mi (152.77 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 South Hill
South Hill is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7265300, -78.1288900 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Hill (-78.12889, 36.72653)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $3.86 | $18.61 | $37.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $20.97 | $41.94 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $22.99 | $45.97 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $29.68 | $59.35 |
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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