The drive from Chase City, VA to Hampton, VA covers 165.9 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 85, I 64, East 2nd Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.4 miles on I 85.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.94 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
82.9 miles from Chase City, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 24m. Total distance: 165.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 24m highway drive covering 165.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 85 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.4 miles on I 85.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 85 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 79.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 19 significant decision points across 165.9 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 79.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.2 miles (US 460 BUS; VA 36 / East Wythe Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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79.8 mi into trip|~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
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 69
Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic...
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80.1 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
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80.2 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|US 460 BUS; VA 36 / East Wythe Street
Merge onto US 460 BUS; VA 36 / East Wythe Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
164.7 mi into trip|~3h 21m 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
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164.8 mi into trip|~3h 21m 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.
On the drive from Chase City, VA to Hampton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Historic Old Towne Petersburg along the way.
Historic Old Towne Petersburg
79.8 mi in|~1h 39m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 85
56.4 mi
1h 1m
I 64
54.3 mi
1h
East 2nd Street
13.6 mi
21m
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi
17m
Highway Forty-Seven
6.7 mi
10m
East Washington Street
3.6 mi
4m
Emmaus Church Road
3 mi
4m
Winston Churchill Drive
2.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chase City, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on VA 47
14 mi·21 min·East 2nd Street
2
Continue on VA 47
6.7 mi·10 min·Highway Forty-Seven
3
Continue on VA 47
0.8 mi·1 min·West Atlantic Street
4
Turn right onto South Thomas Street
369 ft·16 sec·South Thomas Street
5
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
6
Turn left onto Maple Lane
396 ft·14 sec·Maple Lane
7
Turn right onto US 58 Business
0.4 mi·54 sec·East Atlantic Street
8
Turn left onto US 58
0.3 mi·41 sec·East Atlantic Street
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
10
Merge onto I 85
56 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 85
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 69Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne PetersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward US 301 South: Wythe StreetUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto US 460 BUS; VA 36
0.6 mi·47 sec·East Wythe Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on VA 36
3.6 mi·4 min·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on VA 36
2.0 mi·2 min·Oaklawn Boulevard
16
Continue on VA 36
2.2 mi·2 min·Winston Churchill Drive
17
Turn right onto VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.3 mi·2 min·East Randolph Road
18
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.9 mi·2 min·James River Drive
19
Turn left onto VA 106; VA 156
1.9 mi·2 min·Jordan Point Road
20
Continue on VA 106; VA 156
13 mi·17 min·Roxbury Road
21
Continue on VA 106
3.0 mi·4 min·Emmaus Church Road
22
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
23
Merge onto I 64; VA 33
54 mi·1 hr·I 64; VA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Exit 265CToward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the left / right lanes.
26
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rip Rap Road
27
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
28
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
29
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft·19 sec·North King Street
30
Continue on North King Street
432 ft·18 sec·North King Street
31
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 82.9 miles from Chase City, VA, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.4 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 36 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.9 miles or 1h 44m 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 49m
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 Chase City, 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 Chase City, VA
This is one driving day of about 165.9 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Chase City, 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 85 for about 56.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.9 mi from Chase City, VA
· 1h 44m into the drive
The midpoint is around 82.9 miles from Chase City, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 143
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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...
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 165.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.94 one way
$51.89 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$28.37
$56.73
premium
$4.70
$30.70
$61.41
diesel
$5.61
$36.63
$73.26
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 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
49.8
0
$17.42
$7.96
Efficient EV
41.5
0
$14.52
$6.64
EV Truck/SUV
66.4
0
$23.23
$10.62
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 15, 2026
Origin
Chase City, VA
Late night
in Chase City on Friday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hampton, VA
Late night
in Hampton on Friday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Colonial Heights, VA
83 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 24m 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 Chase City, VA to Hampton, VA covers 165.9 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, I 64, East 2nd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.9 miles from Chase City, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.94 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 19 significant decision points across 165.9 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 79.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 80.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.2 miles (US 460 BUS; VA 36 / East Wythe Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Chase City, VA to Hampton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Historic Old Towne Petersburg along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield and Fort Monroe National Monument.
