How far is Newport News, VA from Windsor, VA?
The driving distance from Newport News, VA to Windsor, VA is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport News and Windsor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport News and Windsor.
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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
2.1 mi · 2 min · Godwin Boulevard
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Turn right onto Everets Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Everets Road
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Turn slight right onto Five Forks Road
1408 ft · 34 sec · Five Forks Road
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Turn left onto Shiloh Drive
2.9 mi · 5 min · Shiloh Drive
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Continue on Church Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Church Street
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Turn slight right onto East Windsor Boulevard
3 m · 1 sec · East Windsor Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Windsor Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newport News and Windsor.
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.
Everets Road
Turn right onto Everets Road
5.91 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Newport News and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Windsor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport News to Windsor?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Newport News and 15.8 miles from Windsor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport News and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Windsor.
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 Windsor. Straight-line distance: 24.3 mi (39.11 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 Windsor
Windsor is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.8084800, -76.7441200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Windsor (-76.74412, 36.80848)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.86 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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