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

The driving distance from Victoria, VA to Newport News, VA is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.91 mi
02h 23m
Flight
97.13 mi
156.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.13 mi
Kilometers
156.31 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.91 mi
Kilometers
223.55 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newport News
Sun, May 24, 3:18 PM EDT
Return by in Victoria
Sun, May 24, 5:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Victoria
2026-05-24T12:54
Arrive Newport News
Sun, May 24, 3:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Victoria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Hopewell
VA

Independent city in Virginia, United States

From Victoria
67.6 mi
01h 11m
To Newport News
71.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on K-V Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · K-V Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 6th Avenue

    1672 ft · 53 sec · West 6th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Broad Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Broad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Blackstone Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Blackstone Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Kenbridge Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Kenbridge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Richmond-Raleigh Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Richmond-Raleigh Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Church Street

    84 m · 13 sec · Church Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Brown Street

    1283 ft · 38 sec · South Brown Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Nottoway Avenue

    116 m · 13 sec · Nottoway Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North West Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North West Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward US 460 East: Petersburg

    1234 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto East Colonial Trail Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · East Colonial Trail Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Colonial Trail Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Trail Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on New Cox Road

    23 mi · 29 min · New Cox Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Airport Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Airport Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk

    7.1 mi · 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg

    1601 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street

    606 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street

    1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Randolph Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  27. 27

    Continue on James River Drive

    1.9 mi · 2 min · James River Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Jordan Point Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Emmaus Church Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road

  31. 31

    Take the ramp right

    2019 ft · 49 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    46.8 mi · 51 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    2080 ft · 51 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard

    555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Diligence Drive

    2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive

  36. 36

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

    593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard

  37. 37

    Turn left

    126 m · 33 sec

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Victoria 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
39 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emmaus Church Road
50.2 mi · 36%
New Cox Road
23 mi · 17%
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 10%
I 85 North
7.12 mi · 5%
East Colonial Trail Highway
4.3 mi · 3%
Blackstone Road
4.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Emmaus Church Road

Merge slight left

46.8 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopewell
01h 11m from Victoria
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Victoria and 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 Victoria to Newport News?

The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.6 miles from Victoria and 71.3 miles from Newport News.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Victoria and Chance Rain Showers near Newport News.

Stop Ideas Near Hopewell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hopewell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

14 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

28 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

39 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

51 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Victoria and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 97.13 mi (156.31 km).

Victoria

#1 Victoria

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,632
Coordinates36.9948700, -78.2272200
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Newport News

#2 Newport News

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population179,062
Coordinates37.0833900, -76.4696500
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-78.227333, 36.994811)
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.55 L · about $19.41
Round trip
$38.82
9.8 gal · 37.1 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $19.41 $38.82
Mid-grade $4.43 $21.70 $43.40
Premium $4.78 $23.41 $46.82
Diesel $5.62 $27.56 $55.12

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Victoria and Newport News. The current time is 12:54:29.

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.