How far is Gloucester Point, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Gloucester Point, VA to Newport News, VA is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gloucester Point and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gloucester Point and Newport News.
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Start on Greate Road
147 m · 14 sec · Greate Road
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Turn right onto Lafayette Heights Drive
113 m · 15 sec · Lafayette Heights Drive
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Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway
826 ft · 20 sec · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Continue on Coleman Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Coleman Bridge
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Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 17 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1589 ft · 30 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Turn right onto Diligence Drive
2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
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Turn left
126 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
25 m · 6 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 Gloucester Point 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.
George Washington Memorial Highway
Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gloucester Point to Newport News?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Gloucester Point and 7 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Gloucester Point and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Yorktown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oxford Run Trail
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Poquoson Public Library
Historic City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorktown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gloucester Point and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 11.89 mi (19.13 km).
#1 Gloucester Point
Census designated place
| Population | 9,402 |
| Coordinates | 37.2540300, -76.4968900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
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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