Origin
Halifax, VA
Morning in Halifax on Thursday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Halifax, VA to Hampton, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
181.4 mi
292 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Halifax, VA
Boris Hamer
Hampton, VA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Halifax to Hampton covers 181.4 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $29 on fuel for the trip. The route stays entirely within the Southeast region of Virginia, transitioning from the inland landscape of Halifax toward the coastal environment of Hampton. It is a straightforward trip that works well for a weekend getaway or a direct commute between these two points.
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
90.7 miles from Halifax, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 181.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you will spend your entire time navigating local roads like North Main Street, Bethel Road, and the James D. Hagood Highway. This setup requires more active attention behind the wheel as you navigate the winding, non-highway segments. The road surface and traffic patterns will feel consistent throughout the 181.4-mile journey, offering a steady, hands-on driving experience that differs significantly from the high-speed rhythm of an interstate.
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.
North Main 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Halifax, VA to Hampton, VA is easy. At 3h 15m 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 Halifax, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Bethel Road | — | — |
| James D Hagood Highway | — | — |
| Kings Highway | — | — |
| West Colonial Trail Highway | — | — |
| West Patrick Henry Highway | — | — |
| Hull Street Road | — | — |
| VA 150 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halifax, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on Houston Street
266 ft
·
14 sec
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Houston Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on Bethel Road
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Bethel Road
4
Turn left onto James D Hagood Highway
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
James D Hagood Highway
5
Continue on Kings Highway
40 mi
·
47 min
·
Kings Highway
6
Merge slight left onto West Colonial Trail Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Colonial Trail Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on West Patrick Henry Highway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
West Patrick Henry Highway
8
Continue on Hull Street Road
22 mi
·
32 min
·
Hull Street Road
9
Take the exit right toward VA 150 South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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VA 150 South
10
Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway
5.3 mi
·
6 min
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Chippenham Parkway
11
Continue on Pocahontas Parkway
8.1 mi
·
9 min
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Pocahontas Parkway
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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I 295 North: Washington
13
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64 East: Norfolk
19
Merge slight left
64 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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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
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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
·
42 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
Given the 3-hour and 15-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid heavy local traffic. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel during the trip, keeping your $29 fuel budget in mind as you map out your transit. Since you are strictly on local roads, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersections that are more frequent than on a typical highway route. Use the drive’s simplicity to your advantage by keeping a relaxed pace and enjoying the change in scenery as you move through rural Virginia toward the coast.
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 90.7 miles from Halifax, VA, or about 1h 37m 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 40 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.7 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
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 Halifax, 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 Halifax, VA
This is one driving day of about 181.4 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Halifax, 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 90.7 mi from Halifax, VA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.7 miles from Halifax, 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
$28.37 one way
$56.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $31.02 | $62.03 |
| premium | $4.70 | $33.57 | $67.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.05 | $80.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.05 | $8.71 |
| Efficient EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.87 | $7.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.40 | $11.61 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Morning in Hampton on Thursday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
22 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 15m 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 Halifax, VA to Hampton, VA covers 181.4 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Bethel Road, James D Hagood Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.7 miles from Halifax, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.37 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.
The drive from Halifax, VA to Hampton, VA is easy. At 3h 15m 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 Halifax, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Halifax, VA to Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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