How far is Raven, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Raven, VA to Newport News, VA is about 389.1 miles (626.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Independent city in Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raven and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raven and Newport News.
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Start on State Route 806
6 m · 1 sec · State Route 806
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Continue on Raven Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Raven Road
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Turn right onto Gov George C Perry Highway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Gov George C Perry Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 460 East: Claypool Hill
76 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor George C Peery Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Governor George C Peery Highway
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Turn left onto Governor G C Peery Highway
27.3 mi · 35 min · Governor G C Peery Highway
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Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
9.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine
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Take the exit right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit left
19.7 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
16 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min
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Continue straight
1353 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 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 Raven and Newport News.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Raven 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 Raven to Newport News?
The road trip is about 389.1 miles (626.2 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Buena Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197.8 miles from Raven and 191.3 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.8 miles (477.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.38 one way or $108.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Raven and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Buena Vista
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 Buena Vista.
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Roanoke
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raven and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 296.8 mi (477.65 km).
#1 Raven
Census-designated place in Russell and Tazewell counties in Virginia
| Population | 2,270 |
| Coordinates | 37.0870600, -81.8551200 |
| Altitude | 581 |
| 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: 626 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $54.38 | $108.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $60.81 | $121.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $65.60 | $131.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $77.22 | $154.44 |
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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