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

The driving distance from East Hampton, VA to Williamsburg, VA is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
29.24 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.23 mi
42.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.23 mi
Kilometers
42.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.24 mi
Kilometers
47.06 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in East Hampton
Wed, Apr 15, 2:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hampton
2026-04-15T01:02
Arrive Williamsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
Newport News
VA

The second most populous city in Virginia.

From East Hampton
14.6 mi
00h 21m
To Williamsburg
14.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Mercury Boulevard

    3.7 mi · 7 min · East Mercury Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 West, SR 134 North: Williamsburg, Richmond

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    18.6 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward VA 143 West: Williamsburg

    2583 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Merrimac Trail

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Merrimac Trail

  7. 7

    Continue on 2nd Street

    3118 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Page Street

    1379 ft · 47 sec · Page Street

  9. 9

    Continue on York Street

    709 ft · 24 sec · York Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Francis Street East

    1.4 km · 3 min · Francis Street East

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Boundary Street

    119 m · 23 sec · South Boundary Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Jamestown Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Jamestown Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamestown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
19.5 mi · 67%
East Mercury Boulevard
3.69 mi · 13%
Merrimac Trail
3.41 mi · 12%
Francis Street East
0.89 mi · 3%
2nd Street
0.59 mi · 2%
VA 143 West
0.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Keep slight left

18.6 mi · 00h 22m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport News
00h 21m from East Hampton
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving East Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Newport News is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from East Hampton and 14.6 miles from Williamsburg.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newport News

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 Newport News and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 7.4 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 7.5 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 7.5 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 13 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 Newport News.

RAIL

Newport News station

7 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

30 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

30 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

51 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hampton and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 26.23 mi (42.22 km).

East Hampton

#1 East Hampton

Town in New York

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

#2 Williamsburg

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population15,259
Coordinates37.2707000, -76.7074600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)
End: Williamsburg (-76.70746, 37.2707)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $4.08
Round trip
$8.16
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.08 $8.16
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.56 $9.12
Premium $4.78 $4.92 $9.84
Diesel $5.62 $5.79 $11.59

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hampton and Williamsburg. The current time is 01:02:10.

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.