How far is Newport News, VA from Richmond, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Newport News and Richmond is 63.4 miles (102.03 km).
Flight distance from Newport News, VA to Richmond, VA is 63.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Newport News to Richmond with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Newport News, Virginia to Richmond, Virginia is: 71.36 miles (114.84 km) by car.
Driving from Newport News to Richmond will take approximately 01 hours 12 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Richmond
The capital of Virginia. It is located on the James River in central Virginia. Richmond is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Edgar Allan Poe Museum.
| Population | 232226 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°33'14"N 77°27'37"W |
| Latitude | 37.5537600 |
| Longitude | -77.4602600 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Richmond: Robert E. Lee Circle (-77.460437,37.553637)
Estimated Travel Time Between Newport News and Richmond
The distance between Newport News and Richmond is 115 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 16 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 Newport News and Richmond. The current time is 13:30:00.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 22 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 25 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 01 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.53 liters (2.52 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Newport News and Richmond.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Newport News to Richmond is $8.36 (diesel $10.81).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $8.36 | $9.48 | $10.36 | $10.81 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Newport News and Richmond (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ashburn, VA to Newport News 182.19 miles (293 km)
Driving distance from Burke, VA to Newport News 159.82 miles (257 km)
