How far is Amherst, VA from Newport News, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Amherst and Newport News is 146 miles (234.97 km).
Flight distance from Amherst, VA to Newport News, VA is 146 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Amherst to Newport News with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Amherst, Virginia to Newport News, Virginia is: 188.19 miles (302.87 km) by car.
Driving from Amherst to Newport News will take approximately 02 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Amherst
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 2182 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°35'7"N 79°3'5"W |
| Latitude | 37.5851400 |
| Longitude | -79.0514100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport News
The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on Hampton Roads in southeastern Virginia. Newport News is known for its many naval bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mariners' Museum and the Virginia Living Museum.
| Population | 179062 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°5'0"N 76°28'11"W |
| Latitude | 37.0833900 |
| Longitude | -76.4696500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Newport News: (-76.469409,37.08343)
Estimated Travel Time Between Amherst and Newport News
The distance between Amherst and Newport News is 303 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 21 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Amherst and Newport News. The current time is 06:59:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.14 liters (6.64 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Amherst and Newport News.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Amherst to Newport News is $22.05 (diesel $28.5).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $22.05 | $24.99 | $27.33 | $28.5 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Amherst and Newport News (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
