How far is Williamsburg, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Williamsburg, VA to Newport News, VA is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsburg and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and Newport News.
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Start on Jamestown Road
60 m · 14 sec · Jamestown Road
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Turn sharp left
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Boundary Street
53 m · 8 sec · South Boundary Street
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Turn left onto Francis Street West
1.4 km · 3 min · Francis Street West
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Continue on York Street
565 ft · 19 sec · York Street
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Continue on York Street
1 km · 2 min · York Street
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Continue on Pocahontas Trail
1.4 mi · 2 min · Pocahontas Trail
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Take the ramp slight right toward VA 199: Yorktown
917 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Humelsine Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Humelsine Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Busch Gardens, Norfolk
2208 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
2080 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
555 ft · 11 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Turn right onto Diligence Drive
2463 ft · 1 min · Diligence Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
593 ft · 19 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
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Turn left
126 m · 33 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsburg and Newport News.
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.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
15.6 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Sunny near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamsburg to Newport News?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Williamsburg and 11.6 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamsburg and Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Yorktown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oxford Run Trail
James City County
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorktown.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 18.41 mi (29.63 km).
#1 Williamsburg
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,259 |
| Coordinates | 37.2707000, -76.7074600 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport News
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 179,062 |
| Coordinates | 37.0833900, -76.4696500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-76.469409, 37.08343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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