Distance between Newport News VA and Harrisonburg VA

The distance from Newport News to Harrisonburg is 209 miles by road including 206 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 11 minutes and goes through Hampton, Northampton, Highland Springs, Mechanicsville, Glen Allen, Short Pump and Charlottesville.

Shortest distance by air 168 mi ✈️
Car route length 209.4 mi 🚗
Driving time 3 h 11 min
Fuel amount 7.1 gal
Fuel cost 27.6 USD
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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Newport News 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 64 29 mi, 27 min
Springfield Terrace 29 mi 0:27 27 min 0.9 gal
I 64 42 mi, 37 min
Highland Springs 71 mi 1:05 1 h 05 min 2.4 gal
I 295 7 mi, 06 min
Mechanicsville 78 mi 1:11 1 h 11 min 2.5 gal
I 295 8 mi, 07 min
Glen Allen 86 mi 1:18 1 h 18 min 2.8 gal
I 295 6 mi, 05 min
Short Pump 92 mi 1:24 1 h 24 min 3.0 gal
I 295 I 64 56 mi, 49 min
Charlottesville 148 mi 2:13 2 h 13 min 5.0 gal
I 64 28 mi, 25 min
Waynesboro 176 mi 2:39 2 h 39 min 5.8 gal
I 64 9 mi, 08 min
Staunton 185 mi 2:47 2 h 47 min 6.2 gal
I 81 24 mi, 23 min
Harrisonburg 209 mi 3:10 3 h 10 min 6.9 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Newport News 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 64 29 mi, 27 min
Springfield Terrace 29 mi 0:27 27 min 0.9 gal
I 64 5 mi, 04 min
Schenck Estates 33 mi 0:31 31 min 1.1 gal
I 64 4 mi, 03 min
Burkes Corner 37 mi 0:34 34 min 1.2 gal
I 64 7 mi, 05 min
Andersons Corner 43 mi 0:40 40 min 1.4 gal
I 64 24 mi, 20 min
Bradley Acres 66 mi 1:01 1 h 01 min 2.2 gal
I 64 4 mi, 04 min
Highland Springs 71 mi 1:05 1 h 05 min 2.4 gal
I 295 7 mi, 06 min
Mechanicsville 78 mi 1:11 1 h 11 min 2.5 gal
I 295 8 mi, 07 min
Glen Allen 86 mi 1:18 1 h 18 min 2.8 gal
I 295 6 mi, 05 min
Short Pump 92 mi 1:24 1 h 24 min 3.0 gal
I 295 I 64 24 mi, 21 min
Wheatlands 116 mi 1:45 1 h 45 min 3.3 gal
I 64 26 mi, 23 min
Mechunk Acres 142 mi 2:08 2 h 08 min 4.7 gal
I 64 6 mi, 05 min
Charlottesville 148 mi 2:13 2 h 13 min 5.0 gal
I 64 16 mi, 13 min
Yancey Mills 163 mi 2:27 2 h 27 min 5.5 gal
I 64 2 mi, 02 min
Newtown 165 mi 2:29 2 h 29 min 5.6 gal
I 64 10 mi, 09 min
Waynesboro 176 mi 2:39 2 h 39 min 5.8 gal
I 64 9 mi, 08 min
Staunton 185 mi 2:47 2 h 47 min 6.2 gal
I 81 24 mi, 23 min
Harrisonburg 209 mi 3:10 3 h 10 min 6.9 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Newport News to Harrisonburg?

Fuel cost: 27.6 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 209.4 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.88 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Newport News to Harrisonburg?

Driving time: 3 h 11 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 143 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 2 h 6 min
  • 49 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 45 min
  • 11 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 10 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 2 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 1 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 1 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Newport News to Harrisonburg by land?

The distance between Newport News and Harrisonburg is 209.4 mi by road including 206.3 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Newport News and Harrisonburg respectively.

How far is Newport News to Harrisonburg by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Newport News and Harrisonburg is 167.8 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Newport News and Harrisonburg respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Newport News from Harrisonburg by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 20 min to cover the distance of 168 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 13 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Newport News to Harrisonburg?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 7 min to cover the distance of 168 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 17 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Newport News and Harrisonburg?

The halfway point between Newport News and Harrisonburg is Wheatlands. It is located about 11 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Wheatlands to Newport News is 116 mi and driving will take about 1 h 45 min. The road between Wheatlands and Harrisonburg has length 94 mi and will take approximately 1 h 25 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Short Pump is in 92 mi from Newport News and 117 mi from Harrisonburg
  • Glen Allen is in 86 mi from Newport News and 123 mi from Harrisonburg
  • Mechanicsville is in 78 mi from Newport News and 131 mi from Harrisonburg

Where is Newport News in relation to Harrisonburg?

Newport News is located 168 mi south-east of Harrisonburg.

Newport News has geographic coordinates: latitude 36.97864, longitude -76.43211.

Harrisonburg has geographic coordinates: latitude 38.44933, longitude -78.86888.

Which highway goes from Newport News to Harrisonburg?

The route from Newport News to Harrisonburg follows I 64.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 81: 24 mi
  • I 295: 22 mi
  • SR 33: 14 mi
  • I 664: 4 mi
  • VA 42: 1 mi
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