How far is Newport News, VA from Courtland, VA?

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Courtland, VA is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.88 mi
01h 26m
Flight
41.67 mi
67.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.67 mi
Kilometers
67.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.88 mi
Kilometers
96.37 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Courtland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Return by in Newport News
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Courtland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Suffolk
VA

The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.

From Newport News
30 mi
00h 43m
To Courtland
30 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Courtland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Courtland.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    134 m · 35 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pilot House Drive

    900 ft · 29 sec · Pilot House Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

    1426 ft · 38 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    120 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Mercury Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Mercury Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on James River Bridge

    4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on Carrollton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Brewers Neck Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Benns Grant Boulevard

    1230 ft · 36 sec · Benns Grant Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Benns Church Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Godwin Boulevard

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward US 13 South, US 58 West

    1038 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    29.3 mi · 40 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1298 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Jerusalem Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Jerusalem Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Jerusalem Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Jerusalem Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Courtland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 13 South
29.7 mi · 50%
Godwin Boulevard
8.29 mi · 14%
James River Bridge
4.41 mi · 7%
Jefferson Avenue
4.14 mi · 7%
Benns Church Boulevard
4.04 mi · 7%
Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.66 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 13 South

Merge slight left

29.3 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
41.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suffolk
00h 43m from Newport News
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newport News and Sunny near Courtland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Courtland?

The road trip is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 miles from Newport News and 30 miles from Courtland.

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 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.36 one way or $16.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Sunny near Courtland.

Stop Ideas Near Suffolk

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Suffolk and the surrounding midpoint area.
Suffolk City Social Services
Practical stop 2.7 mi away

Suffolk City Social Services

Suffolk , VA
135 Hall Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434
Rating 3.7/5 82 reviews Social services organization
Suffolk City Hall
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Suffolk City Hall

Suffolk , VA
442 W Washington St, Suffolk, VA 23434
Rating 4.7/5 13 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.3 mi away

City Hall

Suffolk , VA
Suffolk, VA 23434
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suffolk.

BUS

Norfolk

30 mi away
215 W York Street
RAIL

Newport News station

34 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

56 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

62 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Courtland. Straight-line distance: 41.67 mi (67.06 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Courtland

#2 Courtland

Town

Population1,214
Coordinates36.7162600, -77.0680200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Courtland (-77.06802, 36.71626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
8 L · about $8.36
Round trip
$16.72
4.22 gal · 16 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $8.36 $16.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $9.35 $18.69
Premium $4.78 $10.08 $20.16
Diesel $5.62 $11.87 $23.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Courtland. The current time is 03:40:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.