Hampton, VA Road Trips

Hampton, VA serves as a solid road trip base in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 120 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Hampton, VA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

21

Longest Drive

396.6 mi

Raven, VA

Quickest Drive

13m

Newport News, VA

Plan Around Hampton, VA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Hampton, VA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Raven, VA to Hampton, VA 396.6 mi · 6h 22m Pulaski, VA to Hampton, VA 312.1 mi · 4h 51m Stuart, VA to Hampton, VA 264.2 mi · 4h 35m Hurt, VA to Hampton, VA 206.5 mi · 3h 39m

Continue From Hampton, VA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Hampton, VA to Pulaski, VA 310.8 mi · 5h 49m Hampton, VA to Buchanan, VA 235.6 mi · 4h 22m Hampton, VA to Gainesville, VA 174.2 mi · 3h 27m Hampton, VA to Charlottesville, VA 147 mi · 2h 13m

Trips from Hampton, VA

Hampton, VA to Pulaski, VA

310.8 mi 5h 49m

Hampton, VA to Buchanan, VA

235.6 mi 4h 22m

Hampton, VA to Gainesville, VA

174.2 mi 3h 27m

Hampton, VA to Charlottesville, VA

147 mi 2h 13m

Hampton, VA to Bensley, VA

78.8 mi 1h 34m

Hampton, VA to Richmond, VA

78.1 mi 1h 17m

Hampton, VA to Virginia Beach, VA

31.2 mi 36m

Hampton, VA to Norfolk, VA

16.5 mi 25m

Hampton, VA to Newport News, VA

9.5 mi 13m

Driving from Hampton, VA

Expect an average of 120 miles and about 2h 13m behind the wheel when leaving Hampton, VA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 311 miles (5h 49m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Hampton, VA are Pulaski, VA (310.8 mi, 5h 49m), Buchanan, VA (235.6 mi, 4h 22m), Gainesville, VA (174.2 mi, 3h 27m), Charlottesville, VA (147 mi, 2h 13m), and Bensley, VA (78.8 mi, 1h 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in VA currently averages around $3.96 per gallon. For the typical 120-mile trip from Hampton, VA, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Hampton, VA and 12 routes heading into Hampton, VA, covering 21 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 311 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hampton, VA covers 311 miles and takes approximately 5h 49m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Hampton, VA runs about 120 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 120-mile trip from Hampton, VA costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Hampton, VA include Pulaski, VA, Buchanan, VA, Gainesville, VA and Charlottesville, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.