How far is Poquoson, VA from Newport News, VA?

The driving distance from Poquoson, VA to Newport News, VA is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.63 mi
00h 19m
Flight
7.34 mi
11.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.34 mi
Kilometers
11.81 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.63 mi
Kilometers
15.5 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Sat, Apr 25, 2:58 PM EDT
Return by in Poquoson
Sat, Apr 25, 3:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poquoson
2026-04-25T14:39
Arrive Newport News
Sat, Apr 25, 2:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Poquoson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hampton
VA

The second most populous city in Virginia.

From Poquoson
4.8 mi
00h 09m
To Newport News
4.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Poquoson and Newport News.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poquoson and Newport News.

  1. 1

    Start on Poquoson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Poquoson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Little Florida Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Florida Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Victory Boulevard

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Victory Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto George Washington Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    1589 ft · 30 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poquoson and Newport News.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
114.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Victory Boulevard
3.64 mi · 38%
Poquoson Avenue
1.61 mi · 17%
Little Florida Road
1.4 mi · 15%
George Washington Memorial Highway
1.23 mi · 13%
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
1.08 mi · 11%
Diligence Drive
0.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Victory Boulevard

Continue on Victory Boulevard

3.64 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampton
00h 09m from Poquoson
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Poquoson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newport News.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Poquoson to Newport News?

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 4.8 miles from Poquoson and 4.8 miles from Newport News.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Poquoson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near Hampton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 1.4 mi away

Oxford Run Trail

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662, United States
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Meeting point 1.5 mi away

Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only

Poquoson , VA
Poquoson City Hall, 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.0/5 80 reviews Department of motor vehicles,County government office
Poquoson Public Library
Nearby stop 1.5 mi away

Poquoson Public Library

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.9/5 26 reviews Library,Public library
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hampton , VA
30 Kings Way, Hampton, VA 23669
Rating 4.4/5 10 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton.

RAIL

Newport News station

9 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

20 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

39 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

42 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poquoson and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 7.34 mi (11.81 km).

Poquoson

#1 Poquoson

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population12,257
Coordinates37.1223700, -76.3457800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Poquoson Avenue (-76.346015, 37.122346)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.29 L · about $1.35
Round trip
$2.69
0.68 gal · 2.58 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.35 $2.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.51 $3.01
Premium $4.78 $1.62 $3.25
Diesel $5.62 $1.91 $3.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Poquoson and Newport News. The current time is 14:39:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.