Origin
Chilhowie, VA
Afternoon in Chilhowie on Monday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chilhowie, VA to Hampton, VA
Drive Time
5h 40m
Distance
367.3 mi
591 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 28m
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6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chilhowie, VA
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Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
The drive from Chilhowie, VA to Hampton, VA covers 367.3 miles and takes about 5h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81 North, I 64 East, I 295 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
183.6 miles from Chilhowie, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 40m drive with frequent turns across 367.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chilhowie, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Armistead Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rip Rap Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Armistead Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Pembroke Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 81 North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chilhowie, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on Whitetop Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Whitetop Road
2
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
3
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
49 min
4
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
140 mi
·
2 hr 33 min
·
I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke
5
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond
90 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 64 East: Richmond
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
8
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
10
Merge slight left
64 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
12
Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
13
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Rip Rap Road
14
Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Armistead Avenue
15
Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Pembroke Avenue
16
Turn right onto North King Street
525 ft
·
20 sec
·
North King Street
17
Continue on North King Street
433 ft
·
19 sec
·
North King Street
18
Arrive at your destination
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 183.6 miles from Chilhowie, VA, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
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 81 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.6 miles or 2h 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 4h 45m
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 Chilhowie, 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 Chilhowie, VA
This is one driving day of about 367.3 miles and 5h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Chilhowie, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.6 mi from Chilhowie, VA · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
184 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.6 miles from Chilhowie, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.78 one way
$117.56 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
129 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $64.05 | $128.09 |
| premium | $4.78 | $69.09 | $138.19 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.60 | $163.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110.2 | 1 | $38.57 | $17.63 |
| Efficient EV | 91.8 | 1 | $32.14 | $14.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.9 | 1 | $51.42 | $23.51 |
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Destination
Hampton, VA
Afternoon in Hampton on Monday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
76°F
Oakland, MD
184 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
4 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
5h 40m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chilhowie, VA to Hampton, VA covers 367.3 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81 North, I 64 East, I 295 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.6 miles from Chilhowie, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.78 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chilhowie, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chilhowie, VA to Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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