Origin
Windsor, VA
Morning in Windsor on Sunday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor, 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
1h 7m
Distance
56.4 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, VA
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Newport News, VA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 56.4-mile drive from Windsor to Newport News, Virginia, can be completed in about 1 hour and 7 minutes, making it an easy day trip. The route primarily utilizes VA 33, Pocahontas Trail, and White Oak Road, with a significant 94% of the journey on highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this is an economical option for a short excursion. Both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region, so you'll remain within familiar territory throughout this drive. It’s a quick hop that doesn’t require an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| VA 33 | 53 mi | 58m |
| Pocahontas Trail | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| White Oak Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Stockholm Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Diligence Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Williamsburg Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| New Kent Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Thimble Shoals Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
VA 33
— 53 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, VA and Newport News, VA.
1
Start on Gaardahl Drive
256 ft
·
13 sec
·
Gaardahl Drive
2
Turn right onto Rasmussen Drive
506 ft
·
24 sec
·
Rasmussen Drive
3
Turn right onto Stockholm Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Stockholm Drive
4
Turn left onto White Oak Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Oak Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 60; VA 33
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Williamsburg Road
6
Continue on US 60; VA 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pocahontas Trail
7
Turn left onto VA 33
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
New Kent Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp onto VA 33
53 mi
·
58 min
·
VA 33
Toward I 64 East, VA 33 East: West Point, Norfolk
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 258A
Toward US 17 South: J Clyde Morris Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto US 17
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Diligence Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Diligence Drive
12
At end of road, turn right onto Thimble Shoals Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Thimble Shoals Boulevard
13
Turn left
413 ft
·
33 sec
14
At end of road, turn right
82 ft
·
6 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Windsor, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 56.4 — 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
|
Rasmussen Drive
Turn right onto Rasmussen Drive
Navigation decision point
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
VA 33 / New Kent Highway
Turn left onto VA 33 / New Kent Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
VA 33
Take the ramp onto VA 33 toward I 64 East, VA 33 East: West Point, Norfolk
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 64 East, VA 33 East: West Point, Norfo...
7
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.82 one way
$17.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $9.64 | $19.29 |
| premium | $4.70 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
8:22 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
71°F
Williamsburg, VA
28 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 56.4-mile trip, as 94% of the route involves highway driving. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 53 miles on VA 33, offering a consistent pace. The road generally maintains its highway character, allowing for efficient travel between Windsor and Newport News. While the majority is highway, be aware that local roads like Pocahontas Trail and White Oak Road will eventually guide you to your destination.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53 mi on VA 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on VA 33 and Pocahontas Trail. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Rasmussen 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 7m drive. You will face about 10 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 (Rasmussen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (VA 33 / New Kent Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (VA 33): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53 miles on VA 33. 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 (Rasmussen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (VA 33 / New Kent Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (VA 33): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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