Day trip from Newport News to Chesapeake
Chesapeake lies 23 km (14 mi) south-east of Newport News, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 23 km (14 mi) apart, Chesapeake is a realistic day trip from Newport News: about 22 min each way by road.
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| Newport News | Chesapeake | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 186,247 | 235,429 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 23601–23628 | 23320–23328 |
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Staying in Chesapeake
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Common questions
How far is Chesapeake from Newport News?
23 km (14 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Newport News; by road roughly 28 km (17 mi).
How long does it take to get from Newport News to Chesapeake by road?
About 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Newport News and Chesapeake?
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.