How far is Newport News, VA from Williamsburg, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Williamsburg, VA is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Williamsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Williamsburg.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard
51 m · 10 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight left toward VA 143 West: Williamsburg
2583 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Merrimac Trail
3.4 mi · 6 min · Merrimac Trail
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Continue on 2nd Street
3118 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Page Street
1379 ft · 47 sec · Page Street
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Continue on York Street
709 ft · 24 sec · York Street
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Continue on Francis Street East
1.4 km · 3 min · Francis Street East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Boundary Street
119 m · 23 sec · South Boundary Street
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Turn sharp left onto Jamestown Road
4 m · 1 sec · Jamestown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jamestown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Williamsburg.
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.
I 64 West
Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Newport News and Sunny near Williamsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Williamsburg?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Newport News and 10.8 miles from Williamsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.01 one way or $6.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Sunny near Williamsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Yorktown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oxford Run Trail
James City County
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorktown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport News and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.63 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 Williamsburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,259 |
| Coordinates | 37.2707000, -76.7074600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamsburg (-76.70746, 37.2707)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
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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