Day trip from Washington to Hampton
Hampton lies 216 km (134 mi) south of Washington, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 216 km (134 mi) apart, Hampton is a realistic day trip from Washington: about 3 h 31 min each way by road.
| Washington | Hampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 689,545 | 137,148 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 20001–56972 | 23630–23681 |
What to see in Hampton
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Air and Space Science Center | 345,000 | — |
The busiest is Virginia Air and Space Science Center at 345,000 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Hampton
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Staying in Hampton
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Book a hotel in Hampton
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Common questions
How far is Hampton from Washington?
216 km (134 mi) in a straight line, south of Washington; by road roughly 264 km (164 mi).
How long does it take to get from Washington to Hampton by road?
About 3 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Washington and Hampton?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.