How far is Shenandoah Farms, VA from Newport News, VA?

The driving distance from Shenandoah Farms, VA to Newport News, VA is about 190.8 miles (307 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.75 mi
03h 14m
Flight
157.61 mi
253.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.61 mi
Kilometers
253.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.75 mi
Kilometers
306.98 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Sun, Nov 8, 6:56 PM EST
Return by in Shenandoah Farms
Sun, Nov 8, 10:11 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shenandoah Farms
2026-11-08T15:41
Arrive Newport News
Sun, Nov 8, 6:56 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EST

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

Leave by
10:30 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shenandoah Farms
9:00 PM EST
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
Bowling Green
VA

City in Virginia

From Shenandoah Farms
95.1 mi
01h 37m
To Newport News
95.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah Farms and Newport News.

  1. 1

    Start on Howellsville Road

    1225 ft · 34 sec · Howellsville Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Howellsville Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Howellsville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oregon Hollow Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Oregon Hollow Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dismal Hollow Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Dismal Hollow Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Marshall Highway

    711 ft · 19 sec · John Marshall Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Apple Mountain Road

    83 m · 5 sec · Apple Mountain Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1745 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17: Warrenton, Fredericksburg

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    545 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Winchester Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road

  12. 12

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Eastern Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South

    26.8 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 17 South: Richmond

    47.9 mi · 53 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  21. 21

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  24. 24

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shenandoah Farms 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
58 mi · 30%
I 95 South
47.9 mi · 25%
US 17 South
27.2 mi · 14%
Apple Mountain Road
15.3 mi · 8%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
James Madison Highway
11.6 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
157.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowling Green
01h 37m from Shenandoah Farms
Leave By
10:30 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Shenandoah Farms 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 Shenandoah Farms to Newport News?

The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Bowling Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Shenandoah Farms and 95.6 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 10:30 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Shenandoah Farms and Partly Cloudy near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near Bowling Green

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

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

RAIL

Fredericksburg

29 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Ashland

34 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

50 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Quantico

53 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah Farms and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 157.61 mi (253.65 km).

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#1 Shenandoah Farms

Shenandoah Farms is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.9817800, -78.0755500
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Howellsville Road (-78.075955, 38.981867)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.48 L · about $26.06
Round trip
$52.12
13.46 gal · 50.96 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $26.06 $52.12
Mid-grade $4.37 $29.39 $58.78
Premium $4.78 $32.18 $64.35
Diesel $6.17 $41.50 $83.01

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Shenandoah Farms and Newport News. The current time is 15:41:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.