How far is Windsor, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Windsor, VA to Newport News, VA is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Independent city in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Windsor and Newport News.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor and Newport News.
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Start on Gaardahl Drive
78 m · 13 sec · Gaardahl Drive
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Turn right onto Rasmussen Drive
154 m · 24 sec · Rasmussen Drive
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Turn right onto Stockholm Drive
2620 ft · 2 min · Stockholm Drive
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Turn left onto White Oak Road
2780 ft · 1 min · White Oak Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Williamsburg Road
1011 ft · 16 sec · East Williamsburg Road
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Continue on Pocahontas Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Pocahontas Trail
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Turn left onto New Kent Highway
901 ft · 17 sec · New Kent Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, VA 33 East: West Point, Norfolk
53 mi · 59 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 Windsor and Newport News.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, VA 33 East: West Point, Norfolk
53 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Windsor and Rain Showers Likely near Newport News.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Windsor to Newport News?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Windsor and 28.3 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Windsor and Rain Showers Likely near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
James City County
James City County Government Center
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Williamsburg.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Norfolk
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Windsor and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 50.4 mi (81.11 km).
#1 Windsor
Town in southeastern Virginia, United States
| Population | 2,800 |
| Coordinates | 37.5054200, -77.2174700 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
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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