How far is Newport News, VA from Smithfield, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Smithfield, VA is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Smithfield.
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Start on the route
134 m · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pilot House Drive
900 ft · 29 sec · Pilot House Drive
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Turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
1426 ft · 38 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
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Turn right onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
120 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mercury Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Mercury Boulevard
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Continue on James River Bridge
4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge
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Continue on Carrollton Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Nike Park Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Nike Park Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Battery Park Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Battery Park Road
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Turn right onto South Church Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Smithfield.
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.
James River Bridge
Continue on James River Bridge
4.41 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Newport News and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Newport News and 9.6 miles from Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.69 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Newport News and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Smithfield.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 11.32 mi (18.21 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 Smithfield
Town in Virginia
| Population | 8,615 |
| Coordinates | 36.9823700, -76.6310700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smithfield (-76.63107, 36.98237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.82 | $7.65 |
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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