Day trip from Newport News to Norfolk
Norfolk lies 20 km (12 mi) south-east of Newport News, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 20 km (12 mi) apart, Norfolk is a realistic day trip from Newport News: about 19 min each way by road.
| Newport News | Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 186,247 | 238,005 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 23601–23628 | 23501–23551 |
What to see in Norfolk
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Public Library | 1,264,157 | 2016 |
| Chrysler Museum of Art | 150,000 | — |
The busiest is Norfolk Public Library at 1,264,157 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Norfolk
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Staying in Norfolk
Live rooms and prices for Norfolk are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Norfolk
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Common questions
How far is Norfolk from Newport News?
20 km (12 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Newport News; by road roughly 24 km (15 mi).
How long does it take to get from Newport News to Norfolk by road?
About 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Newport News and Norfolk?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.