How far is Newport News, VA from Suffolk, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Suffolk, VA is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Suffolk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Suffolk.
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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
2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.7 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Turn left onto Benns Grant Boulevard
1230 ft · 36 sec · Benns Grant Boulevard
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Turn left onto Benns Church Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Continue on Godwin Boulevard
8.4 mi · 10 min · Godwin Boulevard
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Continue on Godwin Boulevard
2565 ft · 48 sec · Godwin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pruden Boulevard
112 m · 6 sec · Pruden Boulevard
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Continue on North Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
138 m · 18 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Saratoga Street
50 m · 4 sec · South Saratoga Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Saratoga Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Suffolk.
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.
Godwin Boulevard
Continue on Godwin Boulevard
8.36 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Newport News and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Suffolk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Suffolk?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Newport News and 20.3 miles from Suffolk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.03 one way or $10.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newport News and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Suffolk.
Stop Ideas Near Smithfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Suffolk City Social Services
Hampton DMV Select Office
Windsor, VA City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smithfield.
Newport News station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Suffolk. Straight-line distance: 25.35 mi (40.79 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 Suffolk
The most populous city in Suffolk County, Virginia.
| Population | 93,913 |
| Coordinates | 36.7283600, -76.5849600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Saratoga Street (-76.584824, 36.728307)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
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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