How far is Chester, VA from Newport News, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chester and Newport News is 56.72 miles (91.28 km).
Flight distance from Chester, VA to Newport News, VA is 56.72 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 09 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 08 minutes to travel from Chester to Newport News with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chester, Virginia to Newport News, Virginia is: 78.1 miles (125.69 km) by car.
Driving from Chester to Newport News will take approximately 01 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Chester
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°21'25"N 77°26'30"W |
| Latitude | 37.3568200 |
| Longitude | -77.4416500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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 Chester and Newport News
The distance between Chester and Newport News is 126 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 23 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 Chester and Newport News. The current time is 05:14:36.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 57 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 10.43 liters (2.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chester and Newport News.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chester to Newport News is $9.15 (diesel $11.83).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $9.15 | $10.37 | $11.34 | $11.83 |
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The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 13, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chester 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.
