Distance between Roanoke VA and Newport News VA

The distance from Roanoke to Newport News is 266 miles by road including 258 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 4 hours and 1 minute and goes through Hollins, Waynesboro, Charlottesville, Short Pump, Glen Allen, Mechanicsville and Highland Springs.

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City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Roanoke 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 11 7 mi, 08 min
Hollins 7 mi 0:08 08 min 0.2 gal
I 81 74 mi, 1 h 06 min
Jolivue 81 mi 1:14 1 h 14 min 2.7 gal
I 64 8 mi, 07 min
Waynesboro 89 mi 1:22 1 h 22 min 2.9 gal
I 64 29 mi, 25 min
Charlottesville 118 mi 1:47 1 h 47 min 4.0 gal
I 64 54 mi, 48 min
Short Pump 172 mi 2:35 2 h 35 min 5.8 gal
I 64 I 295 7 mi, 06 min
Glen Allen 180 mi 2:42 2 h 42 min 6.0 gal
I 295 8 mi, 07 min
Mechanicsville 188 mi 2:49 2 h 49 min 6.3 gal
I 295 7 mi, 05 min
Highland Springs 194 mi 2:55 2 h 55 min 6.6 gal
I 295 I 64 71 mi, 1 h 05 min
Newport News 266 mi 4:01 4 h 01 min 8.3 gal
City
Town
Village
Hamlet
Motorway
Primary
Secondary
Unclassified
Point Distance Time Fuel
Roanoke 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
US 11 7 mi, 08 min
Hollins 7 mi 0:08 08 min 0.2 gal
I 81 32 mi, 28 min
Red Mills 39 mi 0:37 37 min 1.3 gal
I 81 39 mi, 33 min
Brookwood 78 mi 1:11 1 h 11 min 2.6 gal
I 64 4 mi, 03 min
Jolivue 81 mi 1:14 1 h 14 min 2.7 gal
I 64 8 mi, 07 min
Waynesboro 89 mi 1:22 1 h 22 min 2.9 gal
I 64 11 mi, 09 min
Newtown 100 mi 1:31 1 h 31 min 3.4 gal
I 64 2 mi, 02 min
Yancey Mills 103 mi 1:33 1 h 33 min 3.4 gal
I 64 16 mi, 13 min
Charlottesville 118 mi 1:47 1 h 47 min 4.0 gal
I 64 6 mi, 05 min
Mechunk Acres 124 mi 1:53 1 h 53 min 4.1 gal
I 64 26 mi, 23 min
Wheatlands 150 mi 2:16 2 h 16 min 4.5 gal
I 64 22 mi, 19 min
Short Pump 172 mi 2:35 2 h 35 min 5.8 gal
I 64 I 295 7 mi, 06 min
Glen Allen 180 mi 2:42 2 h 42 min 6.0 gal
I 295 8 mi, 07 min
Mechanicsville 188 mi 2:49 2 h 49 min 6.3 gal
I 295 7 mi, 05 min
Highland Springs 194 mi 2:55 2 h 55 min 6.6 gal
I 295 I 64 28 mi, 25 min
Andersons Corner 222 mi 3:20 3 h 20 min 7.5 gal
I 64 10 mi, 08 min
Burkes Corner 232 mi 3:29 3 h 29 min 7.8 gal
I 64 4 mi, 04 min
Springfield Terrace 237 mi 3:33 3 h 33 min 8.1 gal
I 64 29 mi, 27 min
Newport News 266 mi 4:01 4 h 01 min 8.3 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Fuel cost: 35.2 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 265.9 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.89 USD / gal)

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

Driving time: 4 h 1 min

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

  • 193 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 2 h 50 min
  • 51 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 46 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 1 min
  • 12 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 11 min
  • 7 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 9 min

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

How far is Roanoke to Newport News by land?

The distance between Roanoke and Newport News is 265.9 mi by road including 257.9 mi on motorways.

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

How far is Roanoke to Newport News by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Roanoke and Newport News is 194.5 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 Roanoke and Newport News respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Roanoke from Newport News by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 23 min to cover the distance of 194 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 25 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 Roanoke to Newport News?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 18 min to cover the distance of 194 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 1 h 29 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 Roanoke and Newport News?

The halfway point between Roanoke and Newport News is Mechunk Acres. It is located about 9 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Mechunk Acres to Roanoke is 124 mi and driving will take about 1 h 53 min. The road between Mechunk Acres and Newport News has length 142 mi and will take approximately 2 h 8 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Charlottesville is in 118 mi from Roanoke and 148 mi from Newport News
  • Wheatlands is in 150 mi from Roanoke and 116 mi from Newport News
  • Yancey Mills is in 103 mi from Roanoke and 163 mi from Newport News

Where is Roanoke in relation to Newport News?

Roanoke is located 194 mi west of Newport News.

Roanoke has geographic coordinates: latitude 37.27097, longitude -79.94143.

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

Which highway goes from Roanoke to Newport News?

The route from Roanoke to Newport News follows I 64, I 81.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • I 295: 23 mi
  • SR 33: 14 mi
  • US 11: 14 mi
  • I 664: 4 mi
  • US 220: 4 mi
  • US 221: 1 mi
  • VA 116: 1 mi
  • VA 115: 1 mi
  • US 220 Business: 1 mi
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