How far is Smithfield, VA from Newport News, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Smithfield and Newport News is 11.31 miles (18.21 km).
Flight distance from Smithfield, VA to Newport News, VA is 11.31 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Smithfield, Virginia to Newport News, Virginia is: 20.7 miles (33.31 km) by car.
Driving from Smithfield to Newport News will take approximately 00 hours 31 minutes.
#1 Smithfield
Town in Virginia
| Population | 8615 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°58'57"N 76°37'52"W |
| Latitude | 36.9823700 |
| Longitude | -76.6310700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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 Smithfield and Newport News
The distance between Smithfield and Newport News is 33 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 22 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 Smithfield and Newport News. The current time is 05:50:31.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 31 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.76 liters (0.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Smithfield and Newport News.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Smithfield to Newport News is $2.42 (diesel $3.13).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $2.42 | $2.75 | $3.01 | $3.13 |
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 May 22, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Smithfield 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.
