Day trip from Chesapeake to Newport News
Newport News lies 23 km (14 mi) north-west of Chesapeake, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 23 km (14 mi) apart, Newport News is a realistic day trip from Chesapeake: about 22 min each way by road.
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| Chesapeake | Newport News | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 235,429 | 186,247 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 23320–23328 | 23601–23628 |
What to see in Newport News
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Newport News Public Library System | 737,748 | 2017 |
The busiest is Newport News Public Library System at 737,748 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Newport News
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Staying in Newport News
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Common questions
How far is Newport News from Chesapeake?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chesapeake; by road roughly 28 km (17 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chesapeake to Newport News by road?
About 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chesapeake and Newport News?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- 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.