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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Waverly, VA is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.84 mi
02h 58m
Flight
137.4 mi
221.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.4 mi
Kilometers
221.12 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.84 mi
Kilometers
241.15 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waverly
Tue, Jun 2, 4:01 PM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Tue, Jun 2, 6:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-06-02T13:03
Arrive Waverly
Tue, Jun 2, 4:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Glen Allen
VA

Town in Alabama, USA

From Newport News
74.9 mi
01h 29m
To Waverly
75 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NE
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    52.7 mi · 57 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250

    1929 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Richmond Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Richmond Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Long Street

    1703 ft · 44 sec · Long Street

  17. 17

    Continue on U.S. 250 Bypass

    2.8 mi · 5 min · U.S. 250 Bypass

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 654

    776 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Barracks Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Barracks Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Garth Road

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Garth Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fallen Leaf Lane

    1070 ft · 47 sec · Fallen Leaf Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fallen Leaf Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
110 mi · 73%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 15%
Garth Road
6.44 mi · 4%
U.S. 250 Bypass
2.81 mi · 2%
Barracks Road
1.95 mi · 1%
Richmond Road
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Allen
01h 29m from Newport News
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Newport News and 75 miles from Waverly.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.95 one way or $41.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Newport News and Mostly Sunny near Waverly.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glen Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 7.6 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Allen.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

11 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

16 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

48 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 137.4 mi (221.12 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 Waverly

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia

Population1,905
Coordinates38.1068000, -78.6216800
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Waverly (-78.62168, 38.1068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.02 L · about $20.95
Round trip
$41.91
10.58 gal · 40.04 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.95 $41.91
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.43 $46.86
Premium $4.78 $25.28 $50.55
Diesel $5.62 $29.75 $59.50

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Waverly. The current time is 13:03:19.

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.