How far is Hampton, VA from Poquoson, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Poquoson, VA is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Poquoson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Poquoson.
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Start on North King Street
38 m · 6 sec · North King Street
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Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
1469 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
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Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Armistead Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West
1724 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight right to continue on Neil Armstrong Parkway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Neil Armstrong Parkway
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Turn right onto Commander Shepard Boulevard
883 ft · 29 sec · Commander Shepard Boulevard
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Turn left onto Wythe Creek Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Wythe Creek Road
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Turn right onto Little Florida Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Florida Road
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Continue on Poquoson Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Poquoson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Poquoson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Poquoson.
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.
Neil Armstrong Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Neil Armstrong Parkway
3.19 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Hampton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Poquoson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Poquoson?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 6.2 miles from Hampton and 6.2 miles from Poquoson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Hampton and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Poquoson.
Stop Ideas Near Newport News
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oxford Run Trail
Poquoson (DMV Select) By Appointment Only
Poquoson Public Library
Historic City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport News.
Newport News station
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Poquoson. Straight-line distance: 6.39 mi (10.29 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Poquoson
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,257 |
| Coordinates | 37.1223700, -76.3457800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poquoson (-76.34578, 37.12237)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $1.95 | $3.90 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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