Origin
Danville, VA
Evening in Danville on Thursday
Local time
7:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Danville, VA to Hampton, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 33m
Distance
221.8 mi
357 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 20m
★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Danville, VA
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Hampton, VA
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Trip Overview
This trip from Danville to Hampton, Virginia, covers 221.8 miles and is estimated to take around 4 hours and 33 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost projected at $35, this is a manageable journey that can easily be completed in a single day. The route predominantly utilizes major highways, making it a straightforward drive across the Southeast region of Virginia. You'll spend over half the time on interstates, with a significant uninterrupted stretch of 56.4 miles on I-85. This drive is well-suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
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
110.9 miles from Danville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 221.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Danville to Hampton features a mixed profile, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a substantial segment of 56.4 miles on I-85, offering a consistent, faster pace. As you progress, the route incorporates other main roads like the Clarksville Bypass and eventually transitions to I-64. This blend of interstate travel and bypass routes means you'll encounter varying traffic patterns and speeds. Expect periods of straightforward highway cruising interspersed with moments of navigating more localized road conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 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 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 52.8 miles in near US 58 / Clarksville Bypass.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 221.8 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 52.8 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
52.8 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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US 58 / Clarksville Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
8
135.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m 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...
8
136 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m 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
8
220.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 30m 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
220.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 30m 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 Danville, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Hill and Historic Old Towne Petersburg.
Hill
52.8 mi in
|
~1h 11m
|
via US 58
Historic Old Towne Petersburg
135.7 mi in
|
~2h 48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 56.4 mi | 1h 1m |
| I 64 | 54.3 mi | 1h |
| Clarksville Bypass | 22.9 mi | 29m |
| Philpott Road | 19.7 mi | 25m |
| Bill Tuck Highway | 18.8 mi | 24m |
| Roxbury Road | 13.3 mi | 17m |
| South Boston Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| South Boston Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danville, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on VA 293
415 ft
·
15 sec
·
South Ridge Street
2
Turn left onto VA 293
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Patton Street
3
Turn right onto US 360; US 58 BUS
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
4
Continue on US 360; US 58 BUS
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Highway
6
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Philpott Road
7
Continue on US 58; US 360
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Bill Tuck Highway
8
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
10
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
11
Continue on US 58
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hill Bypass
12
Continue on US 58
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Atlantic Street
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
14
Merge onto I 85
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 85
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 69
Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 460 BUS; VA 36
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Wythe Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on VA 36
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on VA 36
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
20
Continue on VA 36
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Churchill Drive
21
Turn right onto VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Randolph Road
22
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
James River Drive
23
Turn left onto VA 106; VA 156
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jordan Point Road
24
Continue on VA 106; VA 156
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Roxbury Road
25
Continue on VA 106
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Emmaus Church Road
26
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
27
Merge onto I 64; VA 33
54 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 64; VA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the left / right lanes.
30
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Rip Rap Road
31
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Armistead Avenue
32
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Pembroke Avenue
33
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft
·
19 sec
·
North King Street
34
Continue on North King Street
432 ft
·
18 sec
·
North King Street
35
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 33-minute duration, starting your drive from Danville in the morning will allow you to reach Hampton with ample daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your break. The fuel cost is estimated at $35, so ensure your tank is full before departing to minimize stops. Pay attention to the transition from I-85 to I-64, as this is a key point where the road character changes. This is a straightforward drive, so you can depart whenever it suits your schedule, but early mornings often offer lighter traffic.
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 110.9 miles from Danville, VA, or about 2h 21m 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 49 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.9 miles or 2h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Danville, 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 Danville, VA
This is one driving day of about 221.8 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Danville, 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 110.9 mi from Danville, VA · 2h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110.9 miles from Danville, 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
$34.68 one way
$69.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $37.92 | $75.85 |
| premium | $4.70 | $41.05 | $82.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.97 | $97.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.29 | $10.65 |
| Efficient EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.41 | $8.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.7 | 1 | $31.05 | $14.20 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
7:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Lawrenceville, VA
111 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
5 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
4h 33m 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 Danville, VA to Hampton, VA covers 221.8 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, I 64, Clarksville Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.9 miles from Danville, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.68 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 221.8 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 52.8 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Danville, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Hill and Historic Old Towne Petersburg.
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