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

The driving distance from Nokesville, VA to Newport News, VA is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
158.87 mi
02h 41m
Flight
126.96 mi
204.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.96 mi
Kilometers
204.33 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.87 mi
Kilometers
255.67 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Mon, Jun 1, 5:46 PM EDT
Return by in Nokesville
Mon, Jun 1, 8:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nokesville
2026-06-01T15:04
Arrive Newport News
Mon, Jun 1, 5:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nokesville
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 Nokesville
75.8 mi
01h 20m
To Newport News
83.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
79°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marsteller Drive

    21 m · 8 sec · Marsteller Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fitzwater Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Fitzwater Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Aden Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Aden Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fleetwood Drive

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Fleetwood Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Sowego Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Sowego Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Brent Town Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Brent Town Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Aquia Road

    69 m · 6 sec · Aquia Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Tacketts Mill Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Tacketts Mill Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Poplar Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Poplar Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warrenton Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Warrenton Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

    47.9 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
58 mi · 37%
I 95 South
47.9 mi · 30%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 8%
Poplar Road
7.58 mi · 5%
Brent Town Road
5.44 mi · 3%
Fleetwood Drive
4.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

56.7 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Allen
01h 20m from Nokesville
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nokesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newport News.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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 75.8 miles from Nokesville and 83.1 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.22 one way or $44.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nokesville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newport News.

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 10.1 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 10.9 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 10.8 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 10.8 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 Nokesville and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 126.96 mi (204.33 km).

Nokesville

#1 Nokesville

Census designated place

Population1,354
Coordinates38.6987300, -77.5797100
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Marsteller Drive (-77.579909, 38.698818)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.22 L · about $22.22
Round trip
$44.44
11.22 gal · 42.44 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.22 $44.44
Mid-grade $4.43 $24.85 $49.69
Premium $4.78 $26.80 $53.61
Diesel $5.62 $31.55 $63.10

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 Nokesville and Newport News. The current time is 15:04:38.

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.