Drive Time
4h 23m
Distance
213.8 mi
344 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
The drive from Hampton, VA to Edinburg, VA covers 213.8 miles and takes about 4h 23m 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 $33.34 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
106.9 miles from Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 23m drive with frequent turns across 213.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 23m 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 Edinburg, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| 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 15 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Edinburg, VA.
Start on North King Street
Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue
Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
Keep slight right to continue on US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
Turn straight onto James Madison Highway
Continue on Martinsburg Avenue
Continue on South Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
Continue on Spotswood Trail
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Spotswood Trail
Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail
Continue on Stanardsville By-Pass
Continue on Spotswood Trail
Take the exit slight right
Keep slight right
Continue on South Stuart Avenue
Continue on North East Side Highway
Continue on South Third Street
Continue on 3rd Street
Continue on 4th Street
At the end of the road, turn left
Continue on East Lee Highway
Turn left onto East Old Cross Road
Take the exit right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 614: Bowman's Crossing
Turn right onto South Middle Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Valley Pike
Continue on South Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.9 miles or 2h 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 3h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edinburg, VA than in the middle of the route.
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 213.8 miles and 4h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.9 mi from Hampton, VA · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 106.9 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Edinburg, 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 Edinburg, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$33.34 one way
$66.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $37.28 | $74.56 |
| premium | $4.78 | $40.22 | $80.44 |
| diesel | $5.62 | $47.34 | $94.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.45 | $10.26 |
| Efficient EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.71 | $8.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.5 | 1 | $29.93 | $13.68 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Edinburg on Saturday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Poolesville, MD
107 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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