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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Tazewell, VA is about 376.8 miles (606.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
376.79 mi
07h 03m
Flight
278.27 mi
447.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.27 mi
Kilometers
447.83 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
376.79 mi
Kilometers
606.39 km
Drive Time
07h 03m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tazewell
Tue, May 26, 1:54 AM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Tue, May 26, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-05-25T18:51
Arrive Tazewell
Tue, May 26, 1:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:03 PM to 2:33 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Stuarts Draft
VA

Census designated place

From Newport News
188.2 mi
03h 31m
To Tazewell
188.5 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

    27.1 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield

    1332 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John Nash Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Governor G C Peery Highway

    13.3 mi · 17 min · Governor G C Peery Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 16: Tazewell

    1078 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Tazewell Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Tazewell Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fincastle Turnpike

    2288 ft · 39 sec · Fincastle Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    133 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Elk Street

    121 m · 17 sec · Elk Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
296 mi · 79%
I 77 North
27.1 mi · 7%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
Governor G C Peery Highway
13.3 mi · 4%
Big Laurel Highway
9.93 mi · 3%
John Nash Boulevard
2.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.6 mi
278.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuarts Draft
03h 31m from Newport News
Leave By
9:54 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport News and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 376.8 miles (606.4 km) and usually takes 07h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.2 miles from Newport News and 188.5 miles from Tazewell.

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

The direct path is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.68 one way or $105.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport News and Showers And Thunderstorms near Tazewell.

Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

14 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

47 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

70 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

74 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Tazewell. Straight-line distance: 278.27 mi (447.83 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Tazewell

#2 Tazewell

Town in Tazewell County, Virginia, United States

Population4,113
Coordinates37.1148400, -81.5195500
Altitude763
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Tazewell (-81.51955, 37.11484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 606 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.3 gal
50.33 L · about $52.68
Round trip
$105.36
26.6 gal · 100.66 L
Estimated CO2
118.2 kg one way
Round trip: 236.4 kg / 521 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $52.68 $105.36
Mid-grade $4.43 $58.91 $117.81
Premium $4.78 $63.55 $127.09
Diesel $5.62 $74.80 $149.60

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Tazewell. The current time is 18:51:13.

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