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Trip from Glasgow, VA to Hampton, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 32m

Distance

227.1 mi

365 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 20m ★
6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Glasgow, VA, VA

Glasgow, VA

Sinitta Leunen

independent city in Virginia, United States

Hampton, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Glasgow, VA to Hampton, VA covers 227.1 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Anderson Street, Blue Ridge Road, Rockbridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.51 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

113.5 miles from Glasgow, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 227.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 32m 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 3h 32m drive with frequent turns across 227.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Anderson Street 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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 32m 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 Glasgow, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Anderson Street
Blue Ridge Road
Rockbridge Road
Glasgow Highway
South Magnolia Avenue
Beech Avenue
West 29th Street
East Midland Trail

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Anderson Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glasgow, VA and Hampton, VA.

1

Start on the route

249 ft · 20 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Anderson Street

213 ft · 9 sec · Anderson Street
3

Turn left onto Blue Ridge Road

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Blue Ridge Road
4

Turn left onto Rockbridge Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rockbridge Road
5

At the end of the road, turn left onto Glasgow Highway

6.1 mi · 7 min · Glasgow Highway
6

Continue on South Magnolia Avenue

2.1 mi · 2 min · South Magnolia Avenue
7

Turn straight

0.6 mi · 43 sec
8

Turn straight onto Beech Avenue

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Beech Avenue
9

Turn left onto West 29th Street

0.6 mi · 43 sec · West 29th Street
10

Continue on East Midland Trail

2.7 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail
11

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 44 sec
12

Merge slight left

32 mi · 34 min
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

90 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 64 East: Richmond
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
15

Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

23 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16

Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
17

Merge slight left

64 mi · 1 hr 11 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
19

Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

200 ft · 7 sec · Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
20

Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road
21

Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
22

Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
23

Turn right onto North King Street

525 ft · 20 sec · North King Street
24

Continue on North King Street

433 ft · 19 sec · North King Street
25

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 113.5 miles from Glasgow, VA, or about 1h 46m 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 50 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 113.5 miles or 1h 46m 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 53m

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 Glasgow, 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 Glasgow, VA

This is one driving day of about 227.1 miles and 3h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Glasgow, 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 113.5 mi from Glasgow, VA · 1h 46m into the drive

Downtown Charlottesville, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlottesville, VA

114 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.

Popular next leg

Charlottesville, VA to Hampton, VA

146.6 mi · 2h 49m

Pacing Suggestions

Waynesboro, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlottesville, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.5 miles from Glasgow, 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

$35.51 one way

$71.03 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $38.83 $77.66
premium $4.70 $42.03 $84.06
diesel $5.61 $50.14 $100.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.1 0 $23.85 $10.90
Efficient EV 56.8 0 $19.87 $9.08
EV Truck/SUV 90.8 1 $31.79 $14.53

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Glasgow, VA

Morning in Glasgow on Saturday

Local time

8:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, VA

Morning in Hampton on Saturday

Local time

8:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

25 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

3h 32m 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 Glasgow, VA to Hampton, VA covers 227.1 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Anderson Street, Blue Ridge Road, Rockbridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 113.5 miles from Glasgow, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.51 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 straightforward 3h 32m 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 Glasgow, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Glasgow, VA to Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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