Hampton, VA Road Trips

With 23 routes heading out and 29 heading in, Hampton, VA works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 10-mile quick runs to 424-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Hampton, VA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

52

Longest Drive

424.2 mi

Gate City, VA

Quickest Drive

15m

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 403.4 mi · 7h 39m Richlands, VA to Hampton, VA 392.8 mi · 6h 17m Galax, VA to Hampton, VA 312.9 mi · 5h 37m Pulaski, VA to Hampton, VA 309.4 mi · 5h 50m

Continue From Hampton, VA

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

Hampton, VA to Gate City, VA 424.2 mi · 7h 55m Hampton, VA to Bluefield, VA 366.1 mi · 6h 49m Hampton, VA to Cana, VA 316.1 mi · 6h 20m Hampton, VA to Pulaski, VA 310.8 mi · 5h 49m

Trips from Hampton, VA

Hampton, VA to Gate City, VA

424.2 mi 7h 55m

Hampton, VA to Bluefield, VA

366.1 mi 6h 49m

Hampton, VA to Cana, VA

316.1 mi 6h 20m

Hampton, VA to Pulaski, VA

310.8 mi 5h 49m

Hampton, VA to Blacksburg, VA

292.9 mi 5h 33m

Hampton, VA to Cedar Bluff, VA

265 mi 4h 56m

Hampton, VA to Buchanan, VA

235.6 mi 4h 22m

Hampton, VA to Edinburg, VA

213.8 mi 4h 23m

Hampton, VA to Winchester, VA

205.8 mi 4h 19m

Hampton, VA to Altavista, VA

202.2 mi 4h 23m

Hampton, VA to Amherst, VA

176.2 mi 3h 45m

Hampton, VA to Gainesville, VA

174.2 mi 3h 27m

Hampton, VA to Bristow, VA

164.8 mi 3h 15m

Hampton, VA to Bealeton, VA

151.8 mi 2h 59m

Hampton, VA to Charlottesville, VA

147 mi 2h 47m

Hampton, VA to Colonial Beach, VA

111 mi 2h 45m

Hampton, VA to Lawrenceville, VA

108.4 mi 2h 25m

Hampton, VA to Bensley, VA

78.8 mi 1h 34m

Driving from Hampton, VA

The typical drive from Hampton, VA covers about 178 miles and takes around 3h 32m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 424 miles (7h 55m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Hampton, VA most often head toward Gate City, VA (424.2 mi, 7h 55m), Bluefield, VA (366.1 mi, 6h 49m), Cana, VA (316.1 mi, 6h 20m), Pulaski, VA (310.8 mi, 5h 49m), and Blacksburg, VA (292.9 mi, 5h 33m). 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 178-mile trip from Hampton, VA, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 mapped routes leaving Hampton, VA and 29 routes heading into Hampton, VA, covering 52 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 424 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hampton, VA covers 424 miles and takes approximately 7h 55m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Hampton, VA runs about 178 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.96/gallon for regular), the average 178-mile trip from Hampton, VA costs roughly $28 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 Gate City, VA, Bluefield, VA, Cana, VA and Pulaski, VA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.