How far is Wolf Trap, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Wolf Trap, VA to Newport News, VA is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wolf Trap and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wolf Trap and Newport News.
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Start on Lozano Drive
1650 ft · 1 min · Lozano Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Beulah Road
1 mi · 3 min · Beulah Road
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Turn left onto Trap Road
1654 ft · 46 sec · Trap Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Trap Road
1650 ft · 43 sec · Trap Road
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Take the ramp right toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dulles Toll Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Dulles Toll Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dulles Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South: Richmond
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Richmond
2767 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Capital Beltway
10.1 mi · 13 min · Capital Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Richmond
2615 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, SR 644 East: Richmond, Franconia
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Richmond
2034 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
35.7 mi · 42 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left
48.6 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 Wolf Trap 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap to Newport News?
The road trip is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Wolf Trap and 87.7 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.4 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.48 one way or $48.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Wolf Trap and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
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 Ashland.
Ashland
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wolf Trap and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 135.74 mi (218.46 km).
#1 Wolf Trap
Census designated place
| Population | 16,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.9398300, -77.2860900 |
| Altitude | 86 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $24.48 | $48.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $27.37 | $54.74 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.53 | $59.06 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $34.76 | $69.51 |
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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