How far is Galax, VA from Newport News, VA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Galax and Newport News is 247.9 miles (398.96 km).
Flight distance from Galax, VA to Newport News, VA is 247.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Galax to Newport News with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Galax, Virginia to Newport News, Virginia is: 309.45 miles (498.02 km) by car.
Driving from Galax to Newport News will take approximately 05 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Galax
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 6296 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°39'40"N 80°55'26"W |
| Latitude | 36.6612400 |
| Longitude | -80.9239700 |
| Altitude | 723 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newport News
The second most populous city in Virginia. It is located on Hampton Roads in southeastern Virginia. Newport News is known for its many naval bases, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Mariners' Museum and the Virginia Living Museum.
| Population | 179062 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°5'0"N 76°28'11"W |
| Latitude | 37.0833900 |
| Longitude | -76.4696500 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Newport News: (-76.469409,37.08343)
Estimated Travel Time Between Galax and Newport News
The distance between Galax and Newport News is 498 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 32 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Galax and Newport News. The current time is 22:28:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 44 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 25 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 51 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.34 liters (10.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Galax and Newport News.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Galax to Newport News is $36.25 (diesel $46.87).
Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.76 | $4.12 | $4.29 |
| Total | $36.25 | $41.09 | $44.95 | $46.87 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.320 (Diesel $4.292) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Galax and Newport News (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
