Origin
Clarksville, VA
Evening in Clarksville on Thursday
Local time
6:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clarksville, VA to Hampton, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
153.3 mi
247 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clarksville, VA
Eric Joseph
Hampton, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clarksville, VA to Hampton, VA covers 153.3 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 1, South Hill Bypass, East Atlantic Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.97 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
76.6 miles from Clarksville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 153.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 153.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 1 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clarksville, VA to Hampton, VA is easy. At 2h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clarksville, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 1 | — | — |
| South Hill Bypass | — | — |
| East Atlantic Street | — | — |
| Wythe Street | — | — |
| US 301 South | — | — |
| East Wythe Street | — | — |
| East Washington Street | — | — |
| Oaklawn Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 1
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarksville, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on Virginia Avenue
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Virginia Avenue
2
Continue on Highway 1
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
3
Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hill Bypass
4
Continue on East Atlantic Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Atlantic Street
5
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
6
Merge slight left
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 301 South: Wythe Street
9
Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Wythe Street
10
Continue on East Washington Street
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Washington Street
11
Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
12
Continue on Winston Churchill Drive
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Churchill Drive
13
Turn right onto East Randolph Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Randolph Road
14
Continue on James River Drive
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
James River Drive
15
Turn left onto Jordan Point Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jordan Point Road
16
Continue on Roxbury Road
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Roxbury Road
17
Continue on Emmaus Church Road
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Emmaus Church Road
18
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
19
Merge slight left
54 mi
·
1 hr
20
Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
21
Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
22
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Rip Rap Road
23
Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Armistead Avenue
24
Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Pembroke Avenue
25
Turn right onto North King Street
525 ft
·
20 sec
·
North King Street
26
Continue on North King Street
433 ft
·
19 sec
·
North King Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.6 miles from Clarksville, VA, or about 1h 20m 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 34 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.6 miles or 1h 20m 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 12m
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 Clarksville, 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 Clarksville, VA
This is one driving day of about 153.3 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Clarksville, 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 76.6 mi from Clarksville, VA · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.6 miles from Clarksville, 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
$23.97 one way
$47.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
| premium | $4.70 | $28.37 | $56.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.85 | $67.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
| Efficient EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.41 | $6.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.3 | 0 | $21.46 | $9.81 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Hampton, VA
Evening in Hampton on Thursday
Local time
6:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Colonial Heights, VA
77 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
12 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
2h 41m 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 Clarksville, VA to Hampton, VA covers 153.3 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 1, South Hill Bypass, East Atlantic Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.6 miles from Clarksville, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Clarksville, VA to Hampton, VA is easy. At 2h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clarksville, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clarksville, VA to Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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