How far is Shawnee Land, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Shawnee Land, VA to Newport News, VA is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee Land and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee Land and Newport News.
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Start on Tomahawk Trail
1924 ft · 1 min · Tomahawk Trail
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tomahawk Trail
1 km · 3 min · Tomahawk Trail
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Turn right onto Rosenberger Lane
1210 ft · 59 sec · Rosenberger Lane
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Turn left onto Back Mountain Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Back Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Northwestern Pike
5 mi · 8 min · Northwestern Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward VA 37 South
1500 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right toward I 81 South: Roanoke
1641 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington
3068 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
28.1 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg
1330 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
545 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Winchester Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road
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Continue on James Madison Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass
4.9 mi · 7 min · Eastern Bypass
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Continue on James Madison Highway
5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South
26.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond
47.9 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 14 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 Shawnee Land and Newport News.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
56.7 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Shawnee Land and Partly Cloudy near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee Land to Newport News?
The road trip is about 221.7 miles (356.8 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Spotsylvania Courthouse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from Shawnee Land and 111.1 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 9:34 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.44 one way or $60.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Shawnee Land and Partly Cloudy near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse
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 Spotsylvania Courthouse.
Fredericksburg
Quantico
Culpeper station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee Land and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 177.77 mi (286.1 km).
#1 Shawnee Land
Shawnee Land is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1914900, -78.3455600 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 357 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $30.44 | $60.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $34.36 | $68.72 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $37.51 | $75.03 |
| Diesel | $6.18 | $48.32 | $96.64 |
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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