New York to Williamsburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

278.6 miles 448.3 km · straight line
377.9 miles actual route 608.1 km · driving distance
7h 40min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
212° SSW bearing direction

How far is New York from Williamsburg?

The distance from New York to Williamsburg is 278.6 miles (448.3 km) as the crow flies. Williamsburg is located SSW of New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.9 miles, taking about 7h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — New York in New York and Williamsburg in Virginia.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for New York and Williamsburg. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from New York to Williamsburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 40min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 12min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 17min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New York & Williamsburg

Quick Facts

New York
40.71°N, 74.01°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Williamsburg
37.27°N, 76.71°W
America/New_York
26m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 89.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM