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

The driving distance from Onancock, VA to Newport News, VA is about 94.4 miles (152 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
94.44 mi
01h 49m
Flight
58.73 mi
94.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.73 mi
Kilometers
94.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.44 mi
Kilometers
151.98 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Mon, May 4, 7:33 PM EDT
Return by in Onancock
Mon, May 4, 9:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Onancock
2026-05-04T17:43
Arrive Newport News
Mon, May 4, 7:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Onancock
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
Cape Charles
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Onancock
47.2 mi
00h 54m
To Newport News
47.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Queen Street

    547 ft · 26 sec · Queen Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    813 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lankford Highway

    43.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Lankford Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

    17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel

  8. 8

    Continue on Northampton Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond

    600 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond

    1640 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    9.8 mi · 14 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

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

    1077 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    708 ft · 13 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1589 ft · 30 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 Onancock and Newport News.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lankford Highway
44.2 mi · 47%
Hampton Roads Beltway
20 mi · 21%
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 19%
Northampton Boulevard
5.14 mi · 5%
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 4%
Market Street
1.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Lankford Highway

Turn right onto Lankford Highway

43.1 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cape Charles
00h 54m from Onancock
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Onancock and Sunny near Newport News.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.4 miles (152 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Cape Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Onancock and 47.2 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cape Charles

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

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

BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

47 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Newport News station

48 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

52 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

61 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Onancock and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 58.73 mi (94.52 km).

Onancock

#1 Onancock

Town of the United States

Population1,205
Coordinates37.7118000, -75.7491000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-75.748986, 37.712123)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.61 L · about $13.19
Round trip
$26.38
6.66 gal · 25.22 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $13.19 $26.38
Mid-grade $4.43 $14.75 $29.50
Premium $4.78 $15.91 $31.82
Diesel $5.62 $18.73 $37.46

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Onancock and Newport News. The current time is 17:43:29.

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.