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Newport News → Winston-Salem

Newport News to Winston-Salem by train

Winston-Salem lies 355 km (220 mi) west of Newport News, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 4 h 48 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 433 km (269 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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Newport NewsWinston-Salem
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population186,247241,218
Elevation7 m (23 ft)283 m (928 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordNewport News station, Lee Hall DepotUnion Station
Postal codes23601–2362827101–27199

Where to book trains from Newport News to Winston-Salem

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Staying in Winston-Salem

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Common questions

How far is Winston-Salem from Newport News?

355 km (220 mi) in a straight line, west of Newport News; by road roughly 433 km (269 mi).

How long does it take to get from Newport News to Winston-Salem by train?

About 4 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Newport News and Winston-Salem?

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

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.