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

The driving distance from Woodstock, VA to Newport News, VA is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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
212.93 mi
03h 33m
Flight
166.53 mi
268.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.53 mi
Kilometers
268.01 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.93 mi
Kilometers
342.67 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Sat, May 30, 5:17 PM EDT
Return by in Woodstock
Sat, May 30, 8:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodstock
2026-05-30T13:44
Arrive Newport News
Sat, May 30, 5:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodstock
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
Spotsylvania Courthouse
VA

Census designated place

From Woodstock
106.3 mi
01h 46m
To Newport News
106.6 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Court Street

    35 m · 13 sec · West Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Old Valley Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Valley Pike

    2384 ft · 56 sec · Old Valley Pike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mount Olive Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mount Olive Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 66 East: Front Royal, Washington

    1920 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

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

    1330 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    545 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Winchester Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Winchester Road

  14. 14

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · James Madison Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Eastern Bypass

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Eastern Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · James Madison Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17 South

    26.8 mi · 39 min

  18. 18

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

    47.9 mi · 53 min

  19. 19

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  21. 21

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  23. 23

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

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  26. 26

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodstock 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
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
58 mi · 27%
I 95 South
47.9 mi · 23%
I 66 East
28.5 mi · 13%
US 17 South
27.2 mi · 13%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 6%
James Madison Highway
11.6 mi · 5%
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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spotsylvania Courthouse
01h 46m from Woodstock
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodstock and Mostly Sunny near Newport News.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodstock to Newport News?

The road trip is about 212.9 miles (342.7 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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 106.3 miles from Woodstock and 106.6 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.75 one way or $59.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodstock and Mostly Sunny near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near Spotsylvania Courthouse

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spotsylvania Courthouse, 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 Spotsylvania Courthouse.

RAIL

Fredericksburg

16 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.
RAIL

Quantico

44 mi away
550 Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

47 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

50 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodstock and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 166.53 mi (268.01 km).

Woodstock

#1 Woodstock

Town in Shenandoah County, Virginia, United States

Population5,248
Coordinates38.8817800, -78.5058400
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: West Court Street (-78.505645, 38.882033)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.44 L · about $29.75
Round trip
$59.49
15.02 gal · 56.88 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $29.75 $59.49
Mid-grade $4.43 $33.26 $66.52
Premium $4.78 $35.88 $71.77
Diesel $5.62 $42.24 $84.47

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodstock and Newport News. The current time is 13:44:31.

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.