10 days in Washington DC & Williamsburg Itinerary

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Tidal Basin, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Art, pause for some photo ops at National World War II Memorial, and take an in-depth tour of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

For traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Washington DC road trip tool.

El Paso to Washington DC is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from El Paso to Washington DC. Traveling from El Paso in April, things will get slightly colder in Washington DC: highs are around 68°F and lows about 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Williamsburg.

Williamsburg is known for historic sites, theme parks, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Colonial Williamsburg, deepen your understanding at College of William & Mary, take a memorable drive along Colonial Parkway, and take in the history at Yorktown Battlefield.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Williamsburg trip planner.

Traveling by car from Washington DC to Williamsburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Williamsburg can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.