Cities Near Newport News
Cities near Newport News, Virginia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Hampton, Portsmouth Heights, Suffolk. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Newport News, Virginia is Hampton, about 8 mi (13 km) away — roughly 26 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | 8 mi / 13 km | 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Portsmouth Heights | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Suffolk | 25 mi / 41 km | 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Virginia Beach | 31 mi / 51 km | 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Richmond | 63 mi / 102 km | 1 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rocky Mount | 108 mi / 174 km | 2 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Waldorf | 110 mi / 176 km | 2 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Greenville | 113 mi / 182 km | 2 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dale City | 117 mi / 188 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Alexandria | 123 mi / 198 km | 2 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Newport News
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hampton, Portsmouth Heights, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Richmond. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Newport News
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Rocky Mount, Waldorf, Greenville, Dale City, Alexandria. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Newport News include Hampton, Portsmouth Heights, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Richmond. The closest is Hampton, about 8 miles (13 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Hampton
- → Best time to visit Portsmouth Heights
- → Best time to visit Suffolk
- → Best time to visit Virginia Beach
- → Best time to visit Richmond
- → Best time to visit Rocky Mount
- → Best time to visit Waldorf
- → Best time to visit Greenville
- → Best time to visit Dale City
- → Best time to visit Alexandria