How far is Courtland, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Courtland, VA to Newport News, VA is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Courtland and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Courtland and Newport News.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Jerusalem Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Jerusalem Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Bridge Road
14 m · 1 sec · Old Bridge Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Bridge Road
1322 ft · 24 sec · Old Bridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
19 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1125 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southampton Parkway
29.6 mi · 40 min · Southampton Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 10, VA 32: Smithfield, Newport News
1176 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Godwin Boulevard
8.5 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard
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Continue on Benns Church Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Turn right onto Benns Grant Boulevard
1166 ft · 33 sec · Benns Grant Boulevard
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Turn right onto Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Turn left onto Carrollton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Continue on James River Bridge
4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge
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Continue on Mercury Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Mercury Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
4.6 mi · 8 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pilot House Drive
3084 ft · 2 min · Pilot House Drive
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Turn left
134 m · 32 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Courtland and Newport News.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Southampton Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southampton Parkway
29.6 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Courtland and Sunny near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Courtland to Newport News?
The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Suffolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Courtland and 24 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.61 one way or $15.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Courtland and Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Suffolk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Suffolk City Social Services
Suffolk City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suffolk.
Norfolk
Newport News station
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Courtland and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 41.67 mi (67.06 km).
#2 Newport News
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 179,062 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -76.4696500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $7.61 | $15.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.50 | $17.01 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.17 | $18.35 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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