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Trip from Hampton, VA to Amelia Court House, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 22m

Distance

113.8 mi

183 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 13m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m

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

independent city in Virginia, United States

Hampton, VA

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Downtown Amelia Court House, VA, VA

Amelia Court House, VA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Hampton, VA to Amelia Court House, VA covers 113.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Pembroke Avenue, North Armistead Avenue, I 64 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.80 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.

Midpoint

56.9 miles from Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 113.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 22m 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 22m drive with frequent turns across 113.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Pembroke Avenue 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 Hampton, VA to Amelia Court House, VA is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Hampton, VA to Amelia Court House, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Pembroke Avenue
North Armistead Avenue
I 64 West
Hampton Roads Beltway
I 295
I 295 South
US 60
US 60 East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Pembroke Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Amelia Court House, VA.

1

Start on North King Street

125 ft · 6 sec · North King Street
2

Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
3

Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
4

Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West

0.3 mi · 45 sec · I 64 West
5

Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

2.5 mi · 3 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
6

Keep slight left

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

0.5 mi · 32 sec · I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC
10

Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge
11

Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge

0.4 mi · 46 sec · US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge
12

Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 295 South
13

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
14

Take the exit slight right toward VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport

0.5 mi · 53 sec · VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport
15

Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

7.9 mi · 9 min · Pocahontas Parkway
16

Continue on Chippenham Parkway

5.5 mi · 5 min · Chippenham Parkway
17

Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

0.1 mi · 17 sec · US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia
18

Continue on Hull Street Road

22 mi · 32 min · Hull Street Road
19

Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

6.1 mi · 7 min · Patrick Henry Highway
20

Turn right onto Goodes Bridge Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Goodes Bridge Road
21

Turn left onto Amelia Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Amelia Street
22

Turn right onto Court Street

338 ft · 12 sec · Court Street
23

Turn right

102 ft · 8 sec
24

Arrive at your destination

3 ft

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56.9 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 1h 11m 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 25 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.9 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amelia Court House, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hampton, 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 Hampton, VA

This is one driving day of about 113.8 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hampton, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.9 mi from Hampton, VA · 1h 11m into the drive

census designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bensley, VA

57 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

Williamsburg, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bensley, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.9 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Amelia Court House, VA

The final approach into Amelia Court House, 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 Amelia Court House, 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

$17.80 one way

$35.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $19.46 $38.92
premium $4.70 $21.06 $42.12
diesel $5.61 $25.13 $50.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.1 0 $11.95 $5.46
Efficient EV 28.5 0 $9.96 $4.55
EV Truck/SUV 45.5 0 $15.93 $7.28

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hampton, VA

Morning in Hampton on Friday

Local time

11:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Amelia Court House, VA

Morning in Amelia Court House on Friday

Local time

11:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

18 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 22m 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 Hampton, VA to Amelia Court House, VA covers 113.8 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Pembroke Avenue, North Armistead Avenue, I 64 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.9 miles from Hampton, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.80 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.

The drive from Hampton, VA to Amelia Court House, VA is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Hampton, VA to Amelia Court House, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Hampton, VA to Amelia Court House, 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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