How far is Rural Retreat, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Rural Retreat, VA to Newport News, VA is about 335.7 miles (540.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rural Retreat and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rural Retreat and Newport News.
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Start on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Black Lick Road
2072 ft · 42 sec · Black Lick Road
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Take the ramp right
870 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
20.6 mi · 22 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 Rural Retreat 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.
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rural Retreat and Mostly Sunny near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rural Retreat to Newport News?
The road trip is about 335.7 miles (540.3 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Fishersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.6 miles from Rural Retreat and 168 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 265.6 miles (427.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 6:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.94 one way or $93.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rural Retreat and Mostly Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Fishersville
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 Fishersville.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Kemper Street station
Clifton Forge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rural Retreat and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 265.55 mi (427.36 km).
#1 Rural Retreat
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,448 |
| Coordinates | 36.8937300, -81.2759300 |
| Altitude | 766 |
| 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: 540 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $46.94 | $93.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $52.48 | $104.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $56.62 | $113.24 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $66.64 | $133.29 |
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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