How far is Poquoson, VA from Hampton, VA?
The driving distance from Poquoson, VA to Hampton, VA is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poquoson and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poquoson and Hampton.
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Start on Poquoson Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Poquoson Avenue
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Continue on Little Florida Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Florida Road
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Turn left onto Wythe Creek Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Wythe Creek Road
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Turn left onto Commander Shepard Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Commander Shepard Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Armistead Avenue
4.6 mi · 9 min · North Armistead Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
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Turn right onto North King Street
160 m · 20 sec · North King Street
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Continue on North King Street
132 m · 19 sec · North King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Poquoson and Hampton.
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.
North Armistead Avenue
Turn left onto North Armistead Avenue
4.61 mi · 00h 09m
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 Poquoson and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poquoson to Hampton?
The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
East Hampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Poquoson and 7.3 miles from Hampton.
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 6.6 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Poquoson and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near East Hampton
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 East Hampton.
Newport News station
Norfolk
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poquoson and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 6.39 mi (10.29 km).
#1 Poquoson
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 12,257 |
| Coordinates | 37.1223700, -76.3457800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $2.59 | $5.17 |
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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