Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
177.1 mi
285 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Photo: Sarah O'Shea
The drive from Arlington, VA to Hampton, VA covers 177.1 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 10th Street North, Washington Boulevard, I 395 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.62 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
88.5 miles from Arlington, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 49m drive with frequent turns across 177.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 395 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henry G | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Armistead Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, VA and Hampton, VA.
Start on Wilson Boulevard
Turn straight
Turn straight onto 10th Street North
Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
Take the exit slight right toward I 395 South: Richmond
Keep slight right to continue on I 395 South: Richmond
Merge slight left onto Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach
Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue
Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
Turn right onto North King Street
Continue on North King Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.5 miles or 1h 24m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Arlington, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Arlington, VA
This is one driving day of about 177.1 miles and 2h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.5 mi from Arlington, VA · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from Arlington, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$27.62 one way
$55.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $30.88 | $61.76 |
| premium | $4.78 | $33.31 | $66.63 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $39.21 | $78.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.60 | $8.50 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.50 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.79 | $11.33 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Arlington on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
88°F
Middletown, MD
89 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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