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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13 mi
00h 21m
Flight
6.39 mi
10.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.39 mi
Kilometers
10.29 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13 mi
Kilometers
20.92 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Sat, Apr 25, 2:51 PM EDT
Return by in Poquoson
Sat, Apr 25, 3:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poquoson
2026-04-25T14:29
Arrive Hampton
Sat, Apr 25, 2:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Poquoson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
East Hampton
VA

Town in New York

From Poquoson
5.7 mi
00h 10m
To Hampton
7.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Poquoson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Poquoson Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Little Florida Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Little Florida Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wythe Creek Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Wythe Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Commander Shepard Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Commander Shepard Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Armistead Avenue

    4.6 mi · 9 min · North Armistead Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  9. 9

    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.

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
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Armistead Avenue
4.61 mi · 36%
Wythe Creek Road
2.1 mi · 16%
Poquoson Avenue
1.61 mi · 12%
Little Florida Road
1.4 mi · 11%
Commander Shepard Boulevard
1.27 mi · 10%
West Pembroke Avenue
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
6.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hampton
00h 10m from Poquoson
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Hampton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 2.5 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 2.4 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 2.4 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 4.8 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 East Hampton.

RAIL

Newport News station

11 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
BUS

Norfolk

21 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

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

Williamsburg Transportation Center

43 mi away
468 North Boundary Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poquoson and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 6.39 mi (10.29 km).

Poquoson

#1 Poquoson

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population12,257
Coordinates37.1223700, -76.3457800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Poquoson Avenue (-76.346015, 37.122346)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.74 L · about $1.82
Round trip
$3.64
0.92 gal · 3.48 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Poquoson and Hampton. The current time is 14:29:45.

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.