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

The driving distance from Pulaski, VA to Newport News, VA is about 304.5 miles (490 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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
304.45 mi
04h 43m
Flight
237.62 mi
382.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
237.62 mi
Kilometers
382.42 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.45 mi
Kilometers
489.97 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Pulaski
Thu, Apr 23, 5:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pulaski
2026-04-22T20:30
Arrive Newport News
Thu, Apr 23, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pulaski
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
Crozet
VA

Census designated place

From Pulaski
150.8 mi
02h 21m
To Newport News
153.7 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    15 m · 9 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bob White Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Bob White Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Newbern Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Newbern Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cleburne Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cleburne Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1825 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    122.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  13. 13

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  16. 16

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
148 mi · 49%
Cleburne Boulevard
124 mi · 41%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 8%
Bob White Boulevard
2.03 mi · 1%
Newbern Road
1.54 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Cleburne Boulevard

Merge slight left

123 mi · 02h 16m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.9 mi
237.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crozet
02h 21m from Pulaski
Leave By
7:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pulaski and Mostly Sunny then Chance 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 Pulaski to Newport News?

The road trip is about 304.5 miles (490 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

Crozet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.8 miles from Pulaski and 153.7 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 237.6 miles (382.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.54 one way or $85.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pulaski and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near Crozet

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

19 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

34 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

76 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

84 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pulaski and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 237.62 mi (382.42 km).

Pulaski

#1 Pulaski

City in Tennessee, United States

Population8,657
Coordinates37.0479000, -80.7797900
Altitude580
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Avenue (-80.779927, 37.047902)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 490 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.74 gal
40.67 L · about $42.54
Round trip
$85.08
21.48 gal · 81.34 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.9 kg / 421 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $42.54 $85.08
Mid-grade $4.43 $47.57 $95.13
Premium $4.78 $51.32 $102.63
Diesel $5.62 $60.40 $120.80

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pulaski and Newport News. The current time is 20:30:28.

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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.