Washington, DC to Williamsburg Drive With Kids
I-95 traffic sets the pace on this drive. A forest break near Quantico helps, and Jamestown and Yorktown are a short drive from Williamsburg.
The drive
- Distance
- 150 miles
- Typical drive time
- About a 2.5-hour drive from the Washington, DC airports
Measured from Washington, DC (distance) and the DC airports (time), as stated by the official source listed at the bottom of this page. Traffic, weather and stops with kids add time, so plan for a longer day than the map shows.
1 city near the direct line
Washington DC to Williamsburg · ~114 miles straight-line. These are nearby city ideas, not driving directions or measured detours. Check your road route before choosing a stop.
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Kid-friendly stops on the way
Each stop was checked on its own official site. Open it before you go for current hours, prices and any closures.
Prince William Forest Park
Triangle, VA
A national park forest about 45 minutes from Washington, with streams and trails for hiking, biking and camping.
Official siteColonial National Historical Park
Jamestown and Yorktown, VA
A national park covering Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, and the Yorktown battlefield, linked to Williamsburg by the Colonial Parkway.
Official site
Three things to plan before you leave
- Leave room for I-95 traffic south of DC, especially on Fridays and holiday weekends.
- Use the forest stop as the movement break.
- Save Jamestown or Yorktown for a separate morning rather than arrival day.
Checked against: Visit Williamsburg: getting here, Visit Williamsburg: directions for groups (checked )
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Plan the Washington, DC to Williamsburg family drive with Prince William Forest Park, Jamestown and Yorktown.
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