How far is Emporia, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Emporia, VA to Newport News, VA is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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.
A census-designated place in Suffolk County, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emporia and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emporia and Newport News.
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Start on Hicksford Avenue
1884 ft · 52 sec · Hicksford Avenue
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Continue on Lee Street
2380 ft · 1 min · Lee Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southampton Street
989 ft · 27 sec · Southampton Street
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Turn right onto East Atlantic Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Atlantic Street
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Turn right
56.4 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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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 Emporia and Newport News.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
56.4 mi · 01h 14m
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 Emporia 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 Emporia to Newport News?
The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
South Suffolk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Emporia and 51.9 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Emporia and Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near South Suffolk
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Suffolk City Social Services
Suffolk City Hall
Franklin Utilities
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Suffolk.
Norfolk
Newport News station
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emporia and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 65.34 mi (105.15 km).
#1 Emporia
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 5,257 |
| Coordinates | 36.6859800, -77.5424800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $16.05 | $32.11 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $18.90 | $37.79 |
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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