Washington DC to Williamsburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

114.5 miles 184.2 km · straight line
153 miles actual route 246.3 km · driving distance
2h 58min estimated drive time
$15 - $18 estimated fuel cost
~44min flight time · usually no direct flights
171° S bearing direction

How far is Washington DC from Williamsburg?

The distance from Washington DC to Williamsburg is 114.5 miles (184.2 km) as the crow flies. Williamsburg is located S of Washington DC. By car, the driving distance is approximately 153 miles, taking about 2h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United States — Washington DC in District of Columbia and Williamsburg in Virginia.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Washington DC 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 Washington DC to Williamsburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 58min $15 - $18 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 34min $12–$23* Budget
Train ~2h 49min $18–$54* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Washington DC & Williamsburg

Quick Facts

Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
Williamsburg
37.27°N, 76.71°W
America/New_York
26m elevation
Explore more routes from Williamsburg

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 38 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 10 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 217.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM