How far is Gretna, VA from Newport News, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Gretna and Newport News is 159.64 miles (256.91 km).
Flight distance from Gretna, VA to Newport News, VA is 159.64 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 24 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Gretna to Newport News with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Gretna, Virginia to Newport News, Virginia is: 201.16 miles (323.74 km) by car.
Driving from Gretna to Newport News will take approximately 03 hours 38 minutes.
#1 Gretna
Town of the United States
| Population | 1179 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°57'14"N 79°21'32"W |
| Latitude | 36.9537500 |
| Longitude | -79.3589100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| 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 Gretna and Newport News
The distance between Gretna and Newport News is 324 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 35 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 Gretna and Newport News. The current time is 00:10:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 42 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 01 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 01 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 21 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.87 liters (7.1 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Gretna and Newport News.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Gretna to Newport News is $23.57 (diesel $30.47).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $23.57 | $26.71 | $29.22 | $30.47 |
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 29, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Gretna 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.
