How far is Tuckahoe, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Tuckahoe, VA to Newport News, VA is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in King William County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tuckahoe and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuckahoe and Newport News.
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Start on Sawmill Road
926 ft · 41 sec · Sawmill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto University Boulevard
23 m · 10 sec · University Boulevard
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Turn left onto Essex Avenue
744 ft · 34 sec · Essex Avenue
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Turn right onto Fairfax Avenue
129 m · 24 sec · Fairfax Avenue
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
1048 ft · 28 sec · Forest Avenue
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Turn right onto Patterson Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Patterson Avenue
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Turn left onto Horsepen Road
1002 ft · 28 sec · Horsepen Road
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Continue on Glenside Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Glenside Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East
1524 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
2674 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
67.9 mi · 1 hr 16 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 Tuckahoe 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
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
67.9 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Tuckahoe and Sunny near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tuckahoe to Newport News?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Tuckahoe and 39.3 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tuckahoe and Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near West Point
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 West Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tuckahoe and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 69.21 mi (111.38 km).
#1 Tuckahoe
Village in Westchester County, New York
| Population | 44,990 |
| Coordinates | 37.5901500, -77.5563800 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $12.27 | $24.54 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
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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