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Newport News Virginia Map

Explore Newport News, Virginia, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Newport News, Virginia

How to Use This Newport News, Virginia Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Newport News, Virginia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Virginia or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Newport News.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Newport News
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Newport News (city)
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	37.076136
Longitude	-76.52198
Population	186,247
Density	1042.3 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	23607, 23601, 23602, 23603, 23605
Area Code	757
School District	Newport News City Public Schools

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About Newport News, Virginia

Newport News is a locality in Newport News (city), Virginia, United States. With a population of 186,247, Newport News is a major urban centre in Virginia. The population density is 1042.3 people per km². Newport News is located at 37.0761°N, 76.5220°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Newport News is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 23607, 23601, 23602.

Newport News maintains a distinct presence where the land yields to the encroaching influence of the water, defined by its position roughly twenty-three miles from the open coastline. It lies 5.8 miles southwest of Hampton, VA (from Hampton, VA: bearing 232°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-northeast of Carrollton. The local topography is shaped by the proximity of Newport News Creek, which meanders just a mile away, and the subtle depressions of Hampton Flats lying four miles to the east. Residents may find a quiet solace at Superblock, which occupies the immediate landscape, while the distant, hazy silhouette of Blackwalnut Ridge offers a stark contrast to the low-lying terrain on the horizon. The air here often carries a heavy, salt-tinged moisture at dusk, turning the sky a muted, reflective gray that seems to pull the light directly from the surface of the nearby Leeward Municipal Marina.

Settlement in Newport News emerged from the necessity of deep-water access and the strategic value of the surrounding waterways, which have long dictated the rhythm of local development. Early inhabitants recognized the utility of the shoreline, transforming a modest landing into a vital hub that would eventually anchor the regional identity. Through decades of growth, Newport News evolved from a colonial point of interest into a center of maritime labor, where the echoes of past industry still linger in the architecture of older neighborhoods. This history remains visible in the way the streets align with the water, preserving a sense of purpose that has persisted since the earliest days of its founding.

Economic vitality in Newport News remains inseparable from its industrial legacy, particularly in the fields of large-scale manufacturing and defense-related engineering. The infrastructure is heavily oriented toward the maintenance of complex vessels and technical logistics, drawing a workforce that values precision and steady labor. Educational opportunities are anchored by institutions like Christopher Newport University, which serves as a center for intellectual development and community engagement. Beyond the docks and the classrooms, the daily commute is framed by the functional reality of a place that builds things, with the hum of machinery often serving as the background music to the modern professional life of Newport News.

Cultural expression in Newport News thrives through a mix of organized athletics and local traditions, with residents often gathering for seasonal festivals that celebrate the unique maritime heritage of the region. While the area does not host major professional sports franchises, the collegiate spirit remains high, and the proximity of East Island provides a natural escape for those seeking to reconnect with the quietude of the water. Landmarks of local significance, including the expansive reach of Lynnhaven Lake, offer spaces for reflection away from the bustle of the shipyards. Famous individuals associated with Newport News, such as the jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, have long lent a certain creative prestige to the local character, grounding the region’s identity in both the grit of its industrial roots and the resonance of its artistic contributions.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Riverview Farm Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 342° N
Spilling the Wind (Public Artwork) — 1.7 mi, 124° SE
SS United States Propeller (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 118° SE
Mariners' Lake (Monument) — 2.2 mi, 123° SE
Lake Maury Natural Park (Local Park) — 2.2 mi, 104° E
Pine Tree Overlook (Viewpoint) — 2.6 mi, 125° SE
Capture of the Patriot (Registered Battlefield) — 3.0 mi, 142° SE
Skirmish at Waters Creek (Registered Battlefield) — 3.1 mi, 141° SE
Balthrope Marsh Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 322° NW
Harwoods Mill Reservoir (Waterfowl Production Area) — 4.7 mi, 033° NE
Big Barrels (Monument) — 5.4 mi, 136° SE
Mcreynolds Athletic Complex (Local Recreation) — 5.6 mi, 029° NE
TRADOC Outdoor Stage (Theatre) — 6.4 mi, 333° NW
Ragged Island Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 6.8 mi, 182° S
CinéBistro at Peninsula Town Center (Cinema) — 7.4 mi, 108° E
Hog Island Wildlife Management Area (Marine Protected Area) — 9.0 mi, 298° NW
The Arts Center (Gallery) — 9.1 mi, 223° SW
Abandoned sand mine and dump (Historic Ruins) — 9.3 mi, 011° N
Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.9 mi, 055° NE · 9,195 acres
Aids to Navigation Museum (Museum) — 10.1 mi, 013° N
Chippokes Plantation State Park (State Park) — 10.8 mi, 292° W
Cornwallis' Cave (Attraction) — 11.0 mi, 005° N
Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve - Virginia (Marine Protected Area) — 11.4 mi, 031° NE
Black Forest Picnic Village (Attraction) — 12.7 mi, 327° NW
Festa Italia (Attraction) — 12.8 mi, 329° NW
Festa Train Station (Attraction) — 12.8 mi, 329° NW
Fort Monroe National Monument (National Monument) — 12.8 mi, 113° SE · 122 acres
Shenanigans Theatre (Theatre) — 13.1 mi, 328° NW
Hampton Roads Naval Museum (Museum) — 14.4 mi, 127° SE
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 21.5 mi, 172° S · 228k acres

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