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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Woodstock, VA is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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
212.92 mi
04h 18m
Flight
166.53 mi
268.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.53 mi
Kilometers
268.01 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.92 mi
Kilometers
342.66 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodstock
Sat, May 30, 7:18 PM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Sat, May 30, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-05-30T15:00
Arrive Woodstock
Sat, May 30, 7:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 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
8:22 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
Spotsylvania Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Newport News
106.4 mi
02h 09m
To Woodstock
106.4 mi
02h 09m

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
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

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.

  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

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 Business: Falmouth

    1635 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Warrenton Road

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Warrenton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Marsh Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Marsh Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto James Madison Highway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · James Madison Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Eastern Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.7 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Winchester Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Winchester Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Roanoke

    1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto I 81 South: Roanoke

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 651: Toms Brook

    1775 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Mount Olive Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mount Olive Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Valley Pike

    2384 ft · 51 sec · Old Valley Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Old Valley Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto West Court Street

    35 m · 5 sec · West Court Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Court Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
56.9 mi · 27%
I 95 North
49.7 mi · 23%
Warrenton Road
22.9 mi · 11%
Winchester Road
12.3 mi · 6%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 6%
James Madison Highway
11.3 mi · 5%
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 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
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
02h 09m from Newport News
Leave By
8:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Newport News and 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 212.9 miles (342.7 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Newport News and 106.4 miles from Woodstock.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 8:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.75 one way or $59.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newport News and Sunny near Woodstock.

Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse

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

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

16 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

44 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

50 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 166.53 mi (268.01 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Woodstock

#2 Woodstock

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population5,248
Coordinates38.8817800, -78.5058400
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Woodstock (-78.50584, 38.88178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.44 L · about $29.75
Round trip
$59.49
15.02 gal · 56.88 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.75 $59.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.26 $66.52
Premium $4.78 $35.88 $71.77
Diesel $5.62 $42.24 $84.47

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 Woodstock. The current time is 15:00:01.

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.