Whether you live in Virginia or plan to visit this culturally rich state for the first time, there are several airports to choose from when picking your flight.

Have you ever been in a situation where you’re looking for a flight, and find yourself weighing up whether you want a longer drive, or pay more for a flight?

With so many variables, it can sometimes be tricky to figure out the best balance between flight and airline options, driving times, and prices.

Knowing the driving times and distances between various airports and popular destinations can help make figuring out the best configuration to suit your needs a lot easier.

So without further ado, here are the approximate driving times and distances between the airports we serve and several surrounding cities.

Between Williamsburg and:

  • Richmond International Airport (RIC) – 46 miles (74 km) or about 45-50 minutes.
  • Newport News / Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) – 19 miles (31 km) or about 25 minutes.
  • Norfolk International Airport (ORF) – 44 miles (70 km) or about 50 minutes.
  • Washinton Reagan National Airport (DCA) – 151 miles (243 km) or about 2-1/2 hours.
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 166 miles (267 km) or about 2-1/2 to 3 hours.

Between Richmond and:

  • Richmond International Airport (RIC) – 10 miles (15 km) or about 15 minutes.
  • Newport News / Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) – 67 miles (107 km) or about 1 hour
  • Norfolk International Airport (ORF) – 91 miles (146 km) or about 1-1/2 hours.
  • Washinton Reagan National Airport (DCA) – 106 miles (171 km) or about 1-3/4 hours.
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 121 miles (195 km) or about 1-3/4 to 2 hours.

Between Norfolk and:

  • Richmond International Airport (RIC) – 94 miles (151 km) or about 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Newport News / Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) – 35 miles (57 km) or about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Norfolk International Airport (ORF) – 7-10 miles (10-17 km) or about 15-20 minutes.
  • Washinton Reagan National Airport (DCA) – 199 miles (320 km) or about 3 to 3-1/2 hours.
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 213 miles (343 km) or about 3-1/2 to 4 hours.

Between Newport News and:

  • Richmond International Airport (RIC) – 64 miles (102 km) or about 1 hour.
  • Newport News / Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) – 4-6 miles (7-10 km) or about 10 minutes.
  • Norfolk International Airport (ORF) – 24 miles (38 km) or about 30 minutes.
  • Washinton Reagan National Airport (DCA) – 169 miles (271 km) or about 2-1/2 hours.
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 183 miles (295 km) or about 2-3/4 to 3 hours.

Driving times will naturally be affected by traffic, roadworks, and accidents, but at least these numbers will give you a rough estimate.

Hopefully, these numbers will give you a better idea about the area, so next time you need to choose between a local connecting flight or a chauffeured airport transfer, you will be better informed to make a choice.

If you’d like to relax and unwind after a long flight and not have to worry about driving, directions, or an uncomfortable ride, consider reaching out to a chauffeur service to pick you up – you may be surprised at the value for money such a service provides.