How far is Sandston, VA from Newport News, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Sandston and Newport News is 55.56 miles (89.42 km).
Flight distance from Sandston, VA to Newport News, VA is 55.56 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 07 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Sandston, Virginia to Newport News, Virginia is: 62.03 miles (99.83 km) by car.
Driving from Sandston to Newport News will take approximately 01 hours 00 minutes.
#1 Sandston
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°31'25"N 77°18'57"W |
| Latitude | 37.5234800 |
| Longitude | -77.3158100 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport News
The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on Hampton Roads in southeastern Virginia. Newport News is known for its many naval bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mariners' Museum and the Virginia Living Museum.
| Population | 179062 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°5'0"N 76°28'11"W |
| Latitude | 37.0833900 |
| Longitude | -76.4696500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Newport News: (-76.469409,37.08343)
Estimated Travel Time Between Sandston and Newport News
The distance between Sandston and Newport News is 100 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 06 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Sandston and Newport News. The current time is 16:58:37.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 14 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 02 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 53 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 49 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 46 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 8.29 liters (2.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Sandston and Newport News.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Sandston to Newport News is $7.27 (diesel $9.39).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $7.27 | $8.24 | $9.01 | $9.39 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 16, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Sandston and Newport News (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
