The drive from Appomattox, VA to Hampton, VA covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Prince Edward Highway, Hull Street Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.2 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.3 miles from Appomattox, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 166.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Appomattox, VA to Hampton, VA covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 64.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 82.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 166.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 82.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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82.8 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward VA 150 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward VA 150 South
7
96.4 mi into trip|~2h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 North: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 295 North: Washington
8
99.3 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond...
8
165.4 mi into trip|~3h 25m in
Take the exit toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
9
165.5 mi into trip|~3h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Appomattox, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Richmond, Richmond International Airport, Seven Pines and Norfolk.
Richmond
99.3 mi in|~2h 10m
Richmond International Airport
99.3 mi in|~2h 10m
Seven Pines
99.6 mi in|~2h 10m
Norfolk
100 mi in|~2h 11m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
64.2 mi
1h 11m
Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi
29m
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi
32m
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi
21m
Holly Farms Road
9.3 mi
12m
Richmond Highway
9.3 mi
10m
Pocahontas Parkway
8.1 mi
9m
Chippenham Parkway
5.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 64.2 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Appomattox, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on US 460 BUS
1.3 mi·1 min·Confederate Boulevard
2
Continue on US 460
9.3 mi·10 min·Richmond Highway
Toward Farmville, Richmond
3
Continue on US 460
24 mi·29 min·Prince Edward Highway
4
Turn left onto VA 307
9.3 mi·12 min·Holly Farms Road
5
Turn left onto US 360
17 mi·21 min·Patrick Henry Highway
6
Continue on US 360
22 mi·32 min·Hull Street Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward VA 150 SouthUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto VA 150
5.3 mi·6 min·Chippenham Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on VA 150
8.1 mi·9 min·Pocahontas Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 295 North: WashingtonUse the slight left lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·45 sec·this road
12
Merge onto I 295
2.1 mi·2 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 28Toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International AirportUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 64 East: NorfolkUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 64
64 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Exit 265CToward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the left / right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rip Rap Road
21
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
22
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
23
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft·19 sec·North King Street
24
Continue on North King Street
432 ft·18 sec·North King Street
25
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.3 miles from Appomattox, VA, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.3 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Appomattox, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Appomattox, VA
This is one driving day of about 166.6 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Appomattox, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 64.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.3 mi from Appomattox, VA
· 1h 50m into the drive
The midpoint is around 83.3 miles from Appomattox, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.2 miles.
Arriving in Hampton, VA
The final approach into Hampton, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hampton, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
$15
near mile 145.1
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...
Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 168.3
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
17 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 87.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.05 one way
$52.11 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$28.49
$56.97
premium
$4.70
$30.83
$61.67
diesel
$5.61
$36.78
$73.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50
0
$17.49
$8.00
Efficient EV
41.7
0
$14.58
$6.66
EV Truck/SUV
66.6
0
$23.32
$10.66
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Appomattox, VA
Morning
in Appomattox on Friday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hampton, VA
Morning
in Hampton on Friday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Appomattox, VA to Hampton, VA covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Prince Edward Highway, Hull Street Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.3 miles from Appomattox, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 166.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 82.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Appomattox, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Richmond, Richmond International Airport, Seven Pines and Norfolk.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and Fort Monroe National Monument. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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