Origin
Hampton, VA
Late night in Hampton on Friday
Local time
4:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton, VA to Chatmoss, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 12m
Distance
253.3 mi
408 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 59m
★
6 AM
5h 13m
8 AM
5h 40m
10 AM
5h 22m
12 PM
5h 20m
3 PM
5h 24m
5 PM
5h 39m
8 PM
5h 5m
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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Chatmoss, VA
Eric Joseph
Trip Overview
The drive from Hampton, VA to Chatmoss, VA covers 253.3 miles and takes about 5h 12m 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 $39.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
126.7 miles from Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 12m. Total distance: 253.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 12m 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 5h 12m drive with frequent turns across 253.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 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.
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 5h 12m 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 Hampton, VA to Chatmoss, 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 | — | — |
| VA 106 | — | — |
| Emmaus Church Road | — | — |
| Roxbury Road | — | — |
| Jordan Point Road | — | — |
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 Chatmoss, 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
51 mi
·
56 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
8
Keep slight left
151 ft
·
8 sec
9
Turn left onto Emmaus Church Road
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Emmaus Church Road
10
Continue on Roxbury Road
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Roxbury Road
11
Continue on Jordan Point Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jordan Point Road
12
Turn right onto James River Drive
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
James River Drive
13
Continue on East Randolph Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Randolph Road
14
Turn left onto Winston Churchill Drive
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Churchill Drive
15
Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
16
Continue on Woodlawn Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodlawn Street
17
Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
18
Continue on East Washington Street
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Washington Street
19
Take the exit left toward I 85 South, I 95 South
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 85 South, I 95 South
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
21
Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
23
Keep slight left to continue on US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
253 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
24
Turn right onto East Atlantic Street
502 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Atlantic Street
25
Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hill Bypass
26
Continue on Highway 1
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
27
Continue on Highway 58
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 58
28
Turn straight onto Clarksville Bypass
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
29
Continue on Highway 58
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 58
30
Continue on Philpott Road
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Philpott Road
31
Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Highway
32
Continue on South Boston Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Boston Road
33
Take the ramp slight right toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
34
Merge slight left onto Danville Expressway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Danville Expressway
35
Keep slight left
15 mi
·
20 min
36
Take the exit straight toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke
37
Take the exit slight right toward SR 650
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
SR 650
38
Turn right onto Irisburg Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Irisburg Road
39
Turn right onto Old Liberty Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Liberty Drive
40
Turn left onto Mount Olivet Road
249 ft
·
7 sec
·
Mount Olivet Road
41
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 126.7 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 2h 36m 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 56 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.7 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chatmoss, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hampton, 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 Hampton, VA
This is one driving day of about 253.3 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Hampton, 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 126.7 mi from Hampton, VA · 2h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 126.7 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chatmoss, VA
The final approach into Chatmoss, 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 Chatmoss, 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
$39.61 one way
$79.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $43.31 | $86.62 |
| premium | $4.70 | $46.88 | $93.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.93 | $111.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76 | 0 | $26.60 | $12.16 |
| Efficient EV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.16 | $10.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.3 | 1 | $35.46 | $16.21 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Destination
Chatmoss, VA
Late night in Chatmoss on Friday
Local time
4:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Lawrenceville, VA
127 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
23 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
5h 12m 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 Hampton, VA to Chatmoss, VA covers 253.3 miles and takes about 5h 12m 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 126.7 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 $39.61 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 straightforward 5h 12m 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 Hampton, VA to Chatmoss, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hampton, VA to Chatmoss, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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