Distance from Washington to Hampton by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Hampton (VA) is 135 miles or 217 kilometers or 117 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Hampton is 178 miles (288 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 43 miles or 71 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Hampton, VA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Hampton is 135 miles or 217 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Hampton, is Richmond International Airport (RIC).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Hampton?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Hampton, VA is 0 hours 18 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Hampton Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Hampton, VA
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Hampton, VA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Hampton, Virginia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Hampton, VA

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Hampton, Virginia is 178 miles or 288 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Hampton, VA is 178 miles or 288 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Hampton, Virginia.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Hampton, Virginia is approximately 178 miles (288 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Hampton, VA

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Hampton, VA?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 28 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Hampton take?
Washington and Hampton are 3 hours 28 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Washington and Hampton

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Hampton (VA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Hampton
2025-12-25, 16:21:19 EST2025-12-25, 16:21:19 EST
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Hampton Virginia, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Hampton, VA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 178 mi 288 km 154.58 nmi
Straight line distance 135 mi 217 km 117 nmi
Difference 43 mi 71 km 37 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Hampton Details

Hampton is located in Virginia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 1' 47.5'' Longitude: W 76° 20' 42.8''
Latitude37.02987
Longitude-76.34522
StateVirginia
Nearest airports to Hampton

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Washington, DC and Hampton, VA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 6 hours 0 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 4 hours 30 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 4 hours 0 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 3 hours 36 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 3 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 3 hours 0 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 2 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 2 hours 34 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 15 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 7 minutes