How far is Newport News, VA from Hampton, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Hampton, VA is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Hampton.
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Start on the route
25 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
126 m · 32 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
593 ft · 20 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
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Turn left onto Diligence Drive
2366 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive
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Turn left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
124 m · 14 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
1598 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
757 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue
2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
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Turn right onto North King Street
160 m · 20 sec · North King Street
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Continue on North King Street
132 m · 19 sec · North King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Hampton.
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.
US 64 East
Merge slight left
6.92 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Newport News and Sunny near Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Hampton?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
East Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Newport News and 4.7 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Newport News and Sunny near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near East Hampton
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 East Hampton.
Newport News station
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 7.79 mi (12.54 km).
#1 Newport News
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 179,062 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -76.4696500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.31 | $2.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $1.86 | $3.71 |
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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