How far is Norfolk, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, VA to Newport News, VA is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Newport News.
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Start on East City Hall Avenue
2127 ft · 43 sec · East City Hall Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 337: Tidewater Drive
645 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tidewater Drive
4.6 mi · 10 min · Tidewater Drive
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Turn left
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
14.9 mi · 20 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1077 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
708 ft · 13 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1589 ft · 30 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Turn right onto Diligence Drive
2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
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Turn left
126 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Norfolk and Newport News.
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.
Hampton Roads Beltway
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
14.9 mi · 00h 20m
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 leaving Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Newport News?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 12.9 miles from Norfolk and 18.7 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 $4.44 one way or $8.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norfolk and Mostly Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Hampton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton.
Newport News station
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Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 19.26 mi (30.99 km).
#1 Norfolk
The most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 242,803 |
| Coordinates | 36.8468100, -76.2852200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport News
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 179,062 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -76.4696500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)
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 | $3.96 | $4.44 | $8.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
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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