How far is Newport News, VA from Weyers Cave, VA?

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Weyers Cave, VA is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.72 mi
03h 31m
Flight
157.42 mi
253.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.42 mi
Kilometers
253.34 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.72 mi
Kilometers
302.11 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weyers Cave
Mon, Jun 1, 5:05 PM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Mon, Jun 1, 8:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-06-01T13:34
Arrive Weyers Cave
Mon, Jun 1, 5:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:58 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
Wyndham
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Newport News
93.8 mi
01h 45m
To Weyers Cave
94 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
75°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Weyers Cave.

  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

    89.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Staunton, Winchester

    2481 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    13 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 256: Weyers Cave, Grottoes

    1170 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Weyers Cave Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Weyers Cave Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    29 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Houff Road

    1348 ft · 1 min · Houff Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Depot Road

    57 m · 8 sec · Depot Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
147 mi · 78%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 12%
I 81 North
13.5 mi · 7%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 1%
Weyers Cave Road
0.82 mi
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

89.8 mi · 01h 38m

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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
157.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndham
01h 45m from Newport News
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Newport News and Partly Sunny near Weyers Cave.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Weyers Cave?

The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Newport News and 94 miles from Weyers Cave.

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

The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.26 one way or $52.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Newport News and Partly Sunny near Weyers Cave.

Stop Ideas Near Wyndham

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

13 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

14 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

24 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

53 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Weyers Cave. Straight-line distance: 157.42 mi (253.34 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Weyers Cave

#2 Weyers Cave

Census designated place

Population2,473
Coordinates38.2884600, -78.9130800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Weyers Cave (-78.91308, 38.28846)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.08 L · about $26.26
Round trip
$52.52
13.26 gal · 50.16 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $26.26 $52.52
Mid-grade $4.43 $29.36 $58.73
Premium $4.78 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $5.62 $37.29 $74.57

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Weyers Cave. The current time is 13:34:27.

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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.