Origin
Hampton, VA
Morning in Hampton on Wednesday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton, VA to Appalachia, VA
Data updated 4 seconds ago
Drive Time
8h 37m
Distance
446 mi
718 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 30m
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6 AM
8h 38m
8 AM
8h 53m
10 AM
8h 43m
12 PM
8h 42m
3 PM
8h 44m
5 PM
8h 53m
8 PM
8h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, VA
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Appalachia, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hampton, VA to Appalachia, VA covers 446 miles and takes about 8h 37m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
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 $69.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
223 miles from Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 18m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 8h 37m drive with frequent turns across 446 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampton, VA to Appalachia, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Pembroke Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Armistead Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 58 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Pembroke Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Appalachia, VA.
1
Start on North King Street
125 ft
·
6 sec
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North King Street
2
Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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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
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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
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I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 295 North: Washington
9
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
23 mi
·
24 min
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Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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I 64 West: Charlottesville
11
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
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I 64 West: Charlottesville
12
Keep slight left
117 mi
·
2 hr 9 min
13
Continue straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
14
Keep slight left
56 mi
·
59 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam
16
Turn right onto Cummings Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cummings Street
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Valley Street Northwest
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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Valley Street Northwest
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road Northwest
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Road Northwest
19
Turn slight right onto Porterfield Highway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Porterfield Highway
20
Continue on US 19
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 19
21
Turn left onto US Highway 58
15 mi
·
20 min
·
US Highway 58
22
Continue on Trail of the Lonesome Pine
348 ft
·
7 sec
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Trail of the Lonesome Pine
23
Continue on Castlewood Drive
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Castlewood Drive
24
Continue on Norton Coeburn Road
6.5 mi
·
9 min
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Norton Coeburn Road
25
Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue Southwest
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Kentucky Avenue Southwest
26
Turn right onto 11th Street Southwest
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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11th Street Southwest
27
Turn left onto Main Avenue Southwest
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Avenue Southwest
28
Turn right onto Junction Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Junction Road
29
Turn left onto Kent Junction Road
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Kent Junction Road
30
Continue on East Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
31
Continue on West Main Street
489 ft
·
14 sec
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West Main Street
32
Turn straight onto East Main Street
105 ft
·
5 sec
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East Main Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 223 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 4h 18m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 98 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 223 miles or 4h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 223 miles or 4h 18m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Appalachia, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hampton, VA
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Appalachia, VA
Aim for roughly 223 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Hampton, VA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 223 mi from Hampton, VA · 4h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
223 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Winston-Salem, NCOvernight Options
Night 1
223 mi · about 4.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Winston-Salem, NC after about 223 miles or 4.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 223 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 223 miles or 4.3 hours on the road.
Arriving in Appalachia, VA
The final approach into Appalachia, 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 Appalachia, VA.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Appalachia, VA with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$69.74 one way
$139.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
156 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $76.26 | $152.52 |
| premium | $4.70 | $82.55 | $165.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $98.47 | $196.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$200–$310
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 156 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 133.8 | 1 | $46.83 | $21.41 |
| Efficient EV | 111.5 | 1 | $39.03 | $17.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 178.4 | 2 | $62.44 | $28.54 |
Gas CO2
156 kg
EV CO2
52 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Appalachia, VA
Morning in Appalachia on Wednesday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
2 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
8h 37m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Appalachia, VA covers 446 miles and takes about 8h 37m 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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 223 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 223 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 $69.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampton, VA to Appalachia, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hampton, VA to Appalachia, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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