Origin
Williamsburg, VA
Morning in Williamsburg on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Williamsburg, VA to Newport News, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Williamsburg, VA
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Newport News, VA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Williamsburg and Newport News, this 21.3-mile trip is an efficient way to connect the two Southeast Virginia cities. Clocking in at roughly 31 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend about $3 on fuel for the entire journey, making it a very budget-friendly commute. By utilizing a combination of I-64, Pocahontas Trail, and Francis Street West, you get a direct path that minimizes travel time. It is a straightforward, practical drive that keeps you within the same region, ensuring you spend less time behind the wheel and more time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Pocahontas Trail | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Francis Street West | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Humelsine Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| York Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Diligence Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Thimble Shoals Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| J Clyde Morris Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg, VA and Newport News, VA.
1
Start on VA 5
196 ft
·
14 sec
·
Jamestown Road
2
Turn sharp left
215 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn slight right onto VA 5
174 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Boundary Street
4
Turn left onto VA 5
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Francis Street West
5
Continue on York Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
York Street
6
Continue on US 60
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
York Street
7
Continue on US 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Pocahontas Trail
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward VA 199: Yorktown
9
Merge onto VA 199
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Humelsine Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 64 East: Busch Gardens, Norfolk
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 64
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 258A
Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 17
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Diligence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diligence Drive
15
At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
16
Turn left
413 ft
·
33 sec
17
At end of road, turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Busch Gardens, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 64 East: Busch Gardens, Norfolk
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 258A
Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.33 one way
$6.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Destination
Newport News, VA
Morning in Newport News on Sunday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
31m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive leans heavily into highway travel, with 77% of your time spent on major routes. You will find yourself cruising along I-64 for the majority of the trip, specifically tackling a longest stretch of 15.6 miles on the interstate. While the highway portions offer a fast-paced experience, the transition onto Pocahontas Trail and Francis Street West provides a change of pace as you navigate toward your final arrival point. It is a highway-focused drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads. Prepare for a consistent, functional journey where the road environment shifts from open interstate lanes to local connector roads as you close in on Newport News.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Pocahontas Trail. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Williamsburg, VA to Newport News, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.
Norfolk
4.1 mi in
|
~9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newport News, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.5 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newport News, 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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