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Trip from Newport News, VA to Sandston, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 14m

Distance

62.1 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 8m ★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Newport News, VA

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Downtown Sandston, VA, VA

Sandston, VA

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Trip Overview

Newport News to Sandston is 62.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 14 minutes via I 64 and East Williamsburg Road, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a pretty straightforward trip, mostly on the interstate, making it a good option for a quick hop between these two points. You'll find it's a convenient route if you're looking for an uncomplicated journey. Plan for a single day, as the duration is well within typical driving limits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 52.5 mi 57m
East Williamsburg Road 6.4 mi 9m
Pocahontas Trail 0.8 mi 1m
J Clyde Morris Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
New Kent Highway 0.5 mi <1m
Diligence Drive 0.4 mi 1m
VA 33 0.3 mi <1m
Thimble Shoals Boulevard 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 52.5 mi, about 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport News, VA and Sandston, VA.

1

Start on this road

82 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn left

413 ft · 31 sec
3

At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Thimble Shoals Boulevard
4

Turn left onto Diligence Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Diligence Drive
5

Turn left onto US 17

0.7 mi · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on US 17

168 ft · 10 sec · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
8

Merge onto I 64

53 mi · 57 min · I 64
Use the right lane.
9

Take the exit onto VA 33

0.3 mi · 41 sec · VA 33
Exit 205 Toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge, Quinton Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on VA 33

0.5 mi · 52 sec · New Kent Highway
11

Turn right onto US 60; VA 33

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pocahontas Trail
12

Continue on US 60; VA 33

6.4 mi · 9 min · East Williamsburg Road
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto North Confederate Avenue

26 ft · 1 sec · North Confederate Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

North Confederate Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Williamsburg, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Williamsburg, VA

31 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Gloucester Point, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Williamsburg, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Newport News, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Thimble Shoals Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard

Navigation decision point

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 64 West: Williamsburg, Richmond
5
1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 64

Merge onto I 64

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
54.2 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | VA 33

Take the exit onto VA 33 toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge, Quinton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 205 Toward VA 33 West, VA 249 East: Bottoms Bridge,...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.71 one way

$19.42 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.62 $21.24
premium $4.70 $11.49 $22.99
diesel $5.61 $13.71 $27.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.6 0 $6.52 $2.98
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.43 $2.48
EV Truck/SUV 24.8 0 $8.69 $3.97

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Newport News, VA

Morning in Newport News on Sunday

Local time

8:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Sunny

SW 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:12PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 9:43AM EDT until April 16 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Destination

Sandston, VA

Morning in Sandston on Sunday

Local time

8:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Williamsburg, VA

31 mi in

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

32 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 64. You'll experience a significant stretch of 52.5 miles on I 64 without needing to exit, offering a consistent pace. While the bulk of the trip is interstate, you'll transition onto roads like East Williamsburg Road and Pocahontas Trail as you approach Sandston. This shift means the latter part of your drive will involve more local road conditions after the highway miles.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.5 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and East Williamsburg Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Thimble Shoals Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Newport News, VA to Sandston, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Quinton along the way.

Quinton

54.2 mi in | ~1h 1m | via VA 33

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 62.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.5 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Thimble Shoals Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sandston, VA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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