Distance from Portsmouth, Virginia to Newport News, Virginia
The driving distance from Portsmouth, Virginia to Newport News, Virginia is 30.7 mi (49.4 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 12.4 mi (19.9 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 34 minutes
We found 3 routes between Portsmouth and Newport News.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on I-264 W from Crawford St and Bart St
Take VA-164 W, I-664 N and I-64 W to US-17 S/J Clyde Morris Blvd in Newport News. Take exit 258A from I-64 W
Follow US-17 S/J Clyde Morris Blvd, Diligence Dr and Thimble Shoals Blvd to Town Center Dr
Route Directions
Get on I-264 W from Crawford St and Bart St
Take VA-164 W and US-17 N to Jefferson Ave in Newport News
Continue on Jefferson Ave. Drive to Town Center Dr
Route Directions
Get on I-264 W from Crawford St and Bart St
Take VA-164 W and I-664 N to Jefferson Ave in Newport News. Take exit 5 from I-664 N
Follow Jefferson Ave to Town Center Dr
Journey Details
Traveling from Portsmouth, Virginia to Newport News, Virginia covers 26.6 miles (43 km) in a northwest direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 36 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (27-32 miles / 43-52 km). The primary route shown here saves 10 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features scenic views. During night weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 46 mph (74 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Portsmouth
Starting Point
Newport News
Destination
