How far is Pannill Fork, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Pannill Fork, VA to Newport News, VA is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pannill Fork and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pannill Fork and Newport News.
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Start on John Baker Road
38 m · 11 sec · John Baker Road
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Turn left onto Jarrett Drive
1030 ft · 47 sec · Jarrett Drive
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Turn left onto Stones Dairy Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Stones Dairy Road
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Turn left onto Dillons Fork Road
3 mi · 5 min · Dillons Fork Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 220 South
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto William F Stone Highway
13.4 mi · 15 min · William F Stone Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 58 East: Danville
14.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 58 East
14.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
1586 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Boston Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
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Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
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Continue on Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road
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Continue on Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway
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Continue on Clarksville Bypass
3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Continue on Highway 1
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1
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Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
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Continue on East Atlantic Street
1642 ft · 35 sec · East Atlantic Street
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Take the exit slight right
1588 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
1601 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street
606 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street
1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on Winston Churchill Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive
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Turn right onto East Randolph Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
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Continue on James River Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · James River Drive
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Turn left onto Jordan Point Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Emmaus Church Road
3 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road
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Take the ramp right
2019 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
46.8 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
2080 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Turn right onto Diligence Drive
2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
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Turn left
126 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pannill Fork and Newport News.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Atlantic Street
Merge slight left
56.4 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Pannill Fork and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pannill Fork to Newport News?
The road trip is about 266.4 miles (428.7 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?
Brodnax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.2 miles from Pannill Fork and 137.2 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.82 one way or $73.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Pannill Fork and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Brodnax
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 Brodnax.
Petersburg station
Rocky Mount
Richmond Main Street Station
Wilson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pannill Fork and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 197.48 mi (317.82 km).
#1 Pannill Fork
Pannill Fork is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.7090300, -80.0131000 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport News
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 179,062 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -76.4696500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.92 | $36.82 | $73.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $41.49 | $82.98 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $45.32 | $90.63 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $58.24 | $116.48 |
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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