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

The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Sandston, VA is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.12 mi
01h 14m
Flight
55.56 mi
89.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.56 mi
Kilometers
89.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.12 mi
Kilometers
99.98 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandston
Fri, Nov 6, 7:21 PM EST
Return by in Newport News
Fri, Nov 6, 8:35 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport News
2026-11-06T18:07
Arrive Sandston
Fri, Nov 6, 7:21 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport News
9:30 PM EST
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
West Point
VA

Town in King William County, Virginia

From Newport News
31.1 mi
00h 37m
To Sandston
31.1 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
71°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 7:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    126 m · 32 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

    593 ft · 20 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Diligence Drive

    2366 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    51 m · 10 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    52.5 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge, Quinton

    1651 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on New Kent Highway

    2572 ft · 53 sec · New Kent Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pocahontas Trail

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pocahontas Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on East Williamsburg Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · East Williamsburg Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Confederate Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · North Confederate Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Confederate Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
52.8 mi · 85%
East Williamsburg Road
6.41 mi · 10%
Pocahontas Trail
0.76 mi · 1%
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.71 mi · 1%
New Kent Highway
0.49 mi · 1%
Diligence Drive
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left

52.5 mi · 00h 58m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 37m from Newport News
Leave By
4:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport News and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Newport News and 31.1 miles from Sandston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport News and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandston.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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 West Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.3 mi away

James City County

West Point
County government office,Service establishment
James City County Government Center
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

James City County Government Center

Williamsburg , VA
101 Mounts Bay Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews Municipal administration office,Economic development agency,Local government office,County government office,Municipal Department Communication,Municipal Department Finance,Municipal Department of Tourism
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

56 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

62 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

65 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Sandston. Straight-line distance: 55.56 mi (89.42 km).

Newport News

#1 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Sandston

Sandston is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5234800, -77.3158100
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Newport News (-76.46965, 37.08339)
End: Sandston (-77.31581, 37.52348)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.58
Round trip
$17.16
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $8.58 $17.16
Mid-grade $4.41 $9.67 $19.33
Premium $4.82 $10.56 $21.12
Diesel $6.20 $13.57 $27.14

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport News and Sandston. The current time is 18:07:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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