How far is East Hampton, VA from Poquoson, VA?

The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Poquoson, VA is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.15 mi
00h 23m
Flight
5.92 mi
9.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.92 mi
Kilometers
9.53 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.15 mi
Kilometers
19.55 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poquoson
Sat, Apr 18, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive Poquoson
Sat, Apr 18, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Hampton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hampton
VA

The second most populous city in Virginia.

From East Hampton
6.1 mi
00h 11m
To Poquoson
6.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East Hampton and Poquoson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hampton and Poquoson.

  1. 1

    Start on Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Mercury Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · East Mercury Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Armistead Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Commander Shepard Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Commander Shepard Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wythe Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Wythe Creek Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Little Florida Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Florida Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Poquoson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Poquoson Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poquoson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hampton and Poquoson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Mercury Boulevard
2.82 mi · 23%
North Armistead Avenue
2.72 mi · 22%
Wythe Creek Road
2.1 mi · 17%
Poquoson Avenue
1.61 mi · 13%
Little Florida Road
1.4 mi · 12%
Commander Shepard Boulevard
1.28 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

East Mercury Boulevard

Turn left onto East Mercury Boulevard

2.82 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
5.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hampton
00h 11m from East Hampton
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Hampton and Sunny near Poquoson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Hampton to Poquoson?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from East Hampton and 6.1 miles from Poquoson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Hampton and Sunny near Poquoson.

Stop Ideas Near Hampton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Oxford Run Trail

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662, United States
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Meeting point 2.7 mi away

Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only

Poquoson , VA
Poquoson City Hall, 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.0/5 80 reviews Department of motor vehicles,County government office
Poquoson Public Library
Nearby stop 2.7 mi away

Poquoson Public Library

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662
Rating 4.9/5 26 reviews Library,Public library
Historic City Hall
Scenic stop 4.5 mi away

Historic City Hall

Hampton , VA
30 Kings Way, Hampton, VA 23669
Rating 4.4/5 10 reviews Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hampton.

RAIL

Newport News station

9 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

20 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

39 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

42 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Poquoson. Straight-line distance: 5.92 mi (9.53 km).

East Hampton

#1 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Poquoson

#2 Poquoson

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population12,257
Coordinates37.1223700, -76.3457800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)
End: Poquoson (-76.34578, 37.12237)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.62 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.41
0.86 gal · 3.24 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.70 $3.41
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.90 $3.81
Premium $4.78 $2.05 $4.11
Diesel $5.62 $2.42 $4.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hampton and Poquoson. The current time is 23:31:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.