Drive or Fly: East Hampton, VA to Woodstock, VA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for PHF–PHF. At 52 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 27m

Distance

52.7 mi

Total Cost

$47

CO2

21 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$12

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 3m

4m in the air

Air Distance

36 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

9 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Hampton, VA → PHF 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHF → Woodstock, VA 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

East Hampton, VA PHF — Newport News Williamsburg International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

Woodstock, VA PHF — Newport News Williamsburg International Airport 28 mi, ~42m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PHF and PHF. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

1h 44m

13m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Northeast Regional

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Hampton, VA → Newport News 18m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 13m

Arrival 10m

Williamsburg Amtrak Station → Woodstock, VA 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Newport News 12 mi, ~18m drive

To Williamsburg Amtrak Station 22 mi, ~33m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~20/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 15m

55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

FlixBus N2601

Door-to-Door Timeline

East Hampton, VA → Norfolk (NOR6) 22m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 55m

Arrival 10m

Williamsburg Bus Stop (WBG6) → Woodstock, VA 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From NOR6 — Norfolk 15 mi, ~22m drive

To WBG6 — Williamsburg Bus Stop 22 mi, ~33m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 27m	3h 3m	1h 44m	2h 15m
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$121	$3	$4
Carbon footprint	21 kg CO₂	9 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

52.7 mi 1h 27m

via US 17, VA 3; VA 14, VA 3

Alternative (+16 min)

66.1 mi 1h 43m

via US 17, I 64, VA 3; VA 14

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from East Hampton, VA to Woodstock, VA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.