How far is Newport News, VA from Union Hall, VA?

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Union Hall, VA is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
229.43 mi
05h 01m
Flight
177.43 mi
285.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.43 mi
Kilometers
285.55 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.43 mi
Kilometers
369.23 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union Hall
Sat, May 30, 6:24 PM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Sat, May 30, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-05-30T13:22
Arrive Union Hall
Sat, May 30, 6:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cumberland
VA

Town in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States

From Newport News
114.6 mi
02h 30m
To Union Hall
114.8 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph N
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Union Hall.

  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

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road

    1026 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Nine Mile Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Nine Mile Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street

    45 m · 2 sec · North 25th Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street

    2409 ft · 48 sec · North 25th Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street

    30 m · 3 sec · North 25th Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street

    2733 ft · 1 min · North 25th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1326 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 21st Street

    549 ft · 17 sec · South 21st Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dock Street

    2345 ft · 49 sec · Dock Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street

    93 m · 12 sec · South 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Canal Street

    924 ft · 37 sec · East Canal Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West

    596 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Powhite Parkway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

    1.6 km · 2 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)

  25. 25

    Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

    1518 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike

    791 ft · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian

    1625 ft · 41 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike

    9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  30. 30

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.8 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Mount Rush Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Old Courthouse Road

    10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road

  35. 35

    Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Richmond Highway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Village Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Village Highway

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Village Highway

    34 m · 2 sec · Village Highway

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto Village Highway

    9.2 mi · 17 min · Village Highway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Wards Road

    24.1 mi · 29 min · Wards Road

  42. 42

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  43. 43

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 40

    1051 ft · 30 sec

  44. 44

    Turn right onto West Gretna Road

    13.5 mi · 18 min · West Gretna Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Old Franklin Turnpike

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Old Franklin Turnpike

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Kemp Ford Road

    1.9 mi · 7 min · Kemp Ford Road

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kemp Ford Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
47 steps
26 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
6 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
64.9 mi · 28%
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 16%
Wards Road
24.1 mi · 10%
Village Highway
14.7 mi · 6%
West Gretna Road
13.5 mi · 6%
Old Courthouse Road
10 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left

64.7 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52 mi
177.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cumberland
02h 30m from Newport News
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newport News and Partly Sunny near Union Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Union Hall?

The road trip is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Cumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Newport News and 114.8 miles from Union Hall.

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

The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.08 one way or $64.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newport News and Partly Sunny near Union Hall.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Union Hall. Straight-line distance: 177.43 mi (285.55 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Union Hall

#2 Union Hall

Census designated place

Population1,138
Coordinates37.0187500, -79.6864200
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Union Hall (-79.68642, 37.01875)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.65 L · about $32.08
Round trip
$64.17
16.2 gal · 61.3 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $32.08 $64.17
Mid-grade $4.43 $35.87 $71.75
Premium $4.78 $38.70 $77.40
Diesel $5.62 $45.55 $91.11

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Union Hall. The current time is 13:22:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.