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

The driving distance from Rustburg, VA to Newport News, VA is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
182.86 mi
03h 07m
Flight
145.46 mi
234.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.46 mi
Kilometers
234.09 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.86 mi
Kilometers
294.28 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Rustburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rustburg
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Newport News
Thu, Apr 23, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rustburg
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
Tuckahoe
VA

Village in Westchester County, New York

From Rustburg
90.3 mi
01h 33m
To Newport News
92.6 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 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 Rustburg and Newport News.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kabler Lane

    7 m · 3 sec · Kabler Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Village Highway

    8.4 mi · 15 min · Village Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Village Highway

    34 m · 2 sec · Village Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Village Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Village Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Richmond Highway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Richmond Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

    879 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West James Anderson Highway

    7.7 mi · 10 min · West James Anderson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on East James Anderson Highway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Anderson Highway

    36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Midlothian Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road

    45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Powhite Parkway

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Downtown Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

    1735 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

    930 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1489 ft · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  24. 24

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  27. 27

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
67.7 mi · 37%
Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 20%
Powhite Parkway
12.4 mi · 7%
Village Highway
9.56 mi · 5%
Richmond Highway
8.54 mi · 5%
East James Anderson Highway
8.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

67.3 mi · 01h 15m

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
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
145.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tuckahoe
01h 33m from Rustburg
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rustburg 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 Rustburg to Newport News?

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Tuckahoe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Rustburg and 92.6 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.55 one way or $51.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tuckahoe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tuckahoe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 13.4 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6 mi away

Chesterfield County

Bon Air , VA
Bon Air, VA 23235
City Hall,Government

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tuckahoe.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

13 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Ashland

20 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

40 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rustburg and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 145.46 mi (234.09 km).

Rustburg

#1 Rustburg

Census designated place in Virginia

Population1,431
Coordinates37.2768100, -79.1008500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Kabler Lane (-79.100869, 37.2768)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.43 L · about $25.55
Round trip
$51.10
12.9 gal · 48.86 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $25.55 $51.10
Mid-grade $4.43 $28.57 $57.13
Premium $4.78 $30.82 $61.64
Diesel $5.62 $36.27 $72.55

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 Rustburg and Newport News. The current time is 23:08:24.

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.