How far is Newport News, VA from Wolf Trap, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Wolf Trap, VA is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Wolf Trap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Wolf Trap.
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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
56.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Tysons Corner
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
1 mi · 1 min · Capital Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Capital Beltway
9.5 mi · 12 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight left toward VA 267 Toll West: Reston, Herndon, Dulles Airport
1614 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight left
1869 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto Dulles Toll Road
80 m · 4 sec · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 7: Tysons Corner, Leesburg, Leesburg Pike
1499 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on VA 7 West: Leesburg Pike, Leesburg
702 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leesburg Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Leesburg Pike
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Turn left onto Beulah Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Beulah Road
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Turn right onto Lozano Drive
1650 ft · 1 min · Lozano Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lozano Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Wolf Trap.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport News and Rain Showers Likely near Wolf Trap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Wolf Trap?
The road trip is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from Newport News and 88 miles from Wolf Trap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.64 one way or $49.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport News and Rain Showers Likely near Wolf Trap.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Wolf Trap. Straight-line distance: 135.74 mi (218.46 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 Wolf Trap
Census designated place
| Population | 16,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.9398300, -77.2860900 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wolf Trap (-77.28609, 38.93983)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $3.96 | $24.64 | $49.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.98 | $69.96 |
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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