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Cary to Newport News by train

Newport News lies 249 km (154 mi) north-east of Cary, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 3 h 22 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 303 km (188 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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CaryNewport News
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population159,769186,247
Elevation152 m (499 ft)7 m (23 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordCary stationNewport News station, Lee Hall Depot
Postal codes27511–2751923601–23628

Where to book trains from Cary to Newport News

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Common questions

How far is Newport News from Cary?

249 km (154 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cary; by road roughly 303 km (188 mi).

How long does it take to get from Cary to Newport News by train?

About 3 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Cary and Newport News?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.