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

The driving distance from Williamsburg, VA to East Hampton, VA is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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
29.45 mi
00h 42m
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
29.45 mi
Kilometers
47.4 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Hampton
Wed, Apr 15, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-14T23:25
Arrive East Hampton
Wed, Apr 15, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg
14.7 mi
00h 21m
To East Hampton
14.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jamestown Road

    60 m · 14 sec · Jamestown Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    66 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto South Boundary Street

    53 m · 8 sec · South Boundary Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Francis Street West

    1.4 km · 3 min · Francis Street West

  5. 5

    Continue on York Street

    565 ft · 19 sec · York Street

  6. 6

    Continue on York Street

    1 km · 2 min · York Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pocahontas Trail

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pocahontas Trail

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward VA 199: Yorktown

    917 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Humelsine Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Humelsine Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Busch Gardens, Norfolk

    2208 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 258 South, US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, James River Bridge, Coliseum

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 258 North, VA 134 South: Mercury Boulevard, Coliseum

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southerland Drive

    1063 ft · 47 sec · Southerland Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southerland Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsburg and East 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
20.7 mi · 70%
US 258 North
4.19 mi · 14%
Pocahontas Trail
1.41 mi · 5%
Francis Street West
0.89 mi · 3%
Humelsine Parkway
0.8 mi · 3%
York Street
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

20.3 mi · 00h 24m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport News
00h 21m from Williamsburg
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Mostly Sunny near East Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 14.7 miles from Williamsburg and 14.7 miles from East Hampton.

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 3.3 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Williamsburg and East Hampton. Straight-line distance: 26.23 mi (42.22 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population15,259
Coordinates37.2707000, -76.7074600
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
East Hampton

#2 East Hampton

Town in New York

Population147,993
Coordinates37.0373700, -76.3316100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Williamsburg (-76.70746, 37.2707)
End: East Hampton (-76.33161, 37.03737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
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 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.93 L · about $4.12
Round trip
$8.24
2.08 gal · 7.86 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $4.12 $8.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $4.61 $9.21
Premium $4.78 $4.97 $9.94
Diesel $5.62 $5.85 $11.70

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 Williamsburg and East Hampton. The current time is 23:25:20.

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.