How far is University Center, VA from Newport News, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between University Center and Newport News is 146.3 miles (235.45 km).
Flight distance from University Center, VA to Newport News, VA is 146.3 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from University Center to Newport News with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from University Center, Virginia to Newport News, Virginia is: 184.24 miles (296.5 km) by car.
Driving from University Center to Newport News will take approximately 03 hours 08 minutes.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°3'25"N 77°26'39"W |
| Latitude | 39.0570500 |
| Longitude | -77.4441500 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| 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 University Center and Newport News
The distance between University Center and Newport News is 296 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 17 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 University Center and Newport News. The current time is 13:56:12.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 04 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.61 liters (6.5 gallon) of gas to cover the route between University Center and Newport News.
The estimated cost of gas to go from University Center to Newport News is $21.58 (diesel $27.9).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $21.58 | $24.46 | $26.76 | $27.9 |
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 December 19, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between University Center 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.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Portsmouth Heights, VA to University Center 210.11 miles (338 km)
Driving distance from Virginia Beach, VA to University Center 222.08 miles (357 km)
