How far is Windsor, VA from Newport News, VA?
The driving distance from Windsor, VA to Newport News, VA is about 31.7 miles (51 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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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 East Windsor Boulevard
3 m · 3 sec · East Windsor Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Church Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Church Street
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Continue on Shiloh Drive
2.9 mi · 5 min · Shiloh Drive
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Turn right onto Five Forks Road
1408 ft · 28 sec · Five Forks Road
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Turn left onto Everets Road
5.9 mi · 10 min · Everets Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Godwin Boulevard
2.1 mi · 2 min · Godwin Boulevard
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Continue on Benns Church Boulevard
4 mi · 6 min · Benns Church Boulevard
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Turn right onto Benns Grant Boulevard
1166 ft · 33 sec · Benns Grant Boulevard
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Turn right onto Brewers Neck Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard
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Turn left onto Carrollton Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard
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Continue on James River Bridge
4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge
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Continue on Mercury Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Mercury Boulevard
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
4.6 mi · 8 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto Pilot House Drive
3084 ft · 2 min · Pilot House Drive
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Turn left
134 m · 32 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.
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.
Everets Road
Turn left onto Everets Road
5.91 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Windsor 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 Windsor to Newport News?
The road trip is about 31.7 miles (51 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Smithfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Windsor and 15.9 miles from Newport News.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Windsor and Sunny near Newport News.
Stop Ideas Near Smithfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall
Suffolk City Social Services
Hampton DMV Select Office
Windsor, VA City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Smithfield.
Newport News station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Windsor and Newport News. Straight-line distance: 24.3 mi (39.11 km).
#1 Windsor
Windsor is a place in Virginia, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.8084800, -76.7441200 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.86 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $4.87 | $9.75 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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