How far is Newport News, VA from Woodstock, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Woodstock, VA is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Woodstock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Woodstock.
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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 mi · 2 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 35 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
806 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto John Clayton Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · John Clayton Memorial Highway
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Turn left onto Windsor Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Windsor Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Buckley Hall Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Buckley Hall Road
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Turn left onto Twiggs Ferry Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Twiggs Ferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto General Puller Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · General Puller Highway
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Turn left onto Grafton Church Road
2029 ft · 58 sec · Grafton Church Road
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Turn left onto Stormont Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Stormont Road
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Turn left onto Coachpoint Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Coachpoint Road
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Turn left onto Poplar Drive
856 ft · 39 sec · Poplar Drive
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Turn right onto Hickory Drive
1328 ft · 1 min · Hickory Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Drive
67 m · 10 sec · Plum Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Shore Drive
1020 ft · 50 sec · Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Lakeside Drive
627 ft · 28 sec · Lakeside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeside Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Woodstock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
George Washington Memorial Highway
Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Newport News and Partly Sunny near Woodstock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Woodstock?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Gloucester Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Newport News and 22.4 miles from Woodstock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Newport News and Partly Sunny near Woodstock.
Stop Ideas Near Gloucester Courthouse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
James City County Government Center
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gloucester Courthouse.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 31.61 mi (50.87 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 Woodstock
Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,293 |
| Coordinates | 37.5406900, -76.4857800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodstock (-76.48578, 37.54069)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
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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