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Trip from Hampton, VA to New Market, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 5m

Distance

199 mi

320 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 53m ★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 58m

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 New Market, VA, VA

New Market, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hampton, VA to New Market, VA covers 199 miles and takes about 4h 5m 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 $31.12 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

99.5 miles from Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 199 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 5m 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 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 199 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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.

Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampton, VA to New Market, 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 North
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
US 15

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 New Market, 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 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 · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

0.6 mi · 55 sec · I 64 West: Charlottesville
11

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

40 mi · 43 min · I 64 West: Charlottesville
12

Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
13

Keep slight right to continue on US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
14

Turn straight onto James Madison Highway

11 mi · 15 min · James Madison Highway
15

Continue on Martinsburg Avenue

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue
16

Continue on South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
17

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

118 ft · 2 sec · North Main Street
18

Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 14 sec · North Main Street
19

Continue on Spotswood Trail

5.4 mi · 8 min · Spotswood Trail
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Spotswood Trail

82 ft · 1 sec · Spotswood Trail
21

Exit the roundabout onto Spotswood Trail

12 mi · 17 min · Spotswood Trail
22

Continue on Stanardsville By-Pass

2.2 mi · 2 min · Stanardsville By-Pass
23

Continue on Spotswood Trail

13 mi · 16 min · Spotswood Trail
24

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 23 sec
25

Keep slight right

364 ft · 12 sec
26

Continue on South Stuart Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Stuart Avenue
27

Continue on North East Side Highway

4.3 mi · 6 min · North East Side Highway
28

Continue on South Third Street

0.3 mi · 23 sec · South Third Street
29

Continue on 3rd Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · 3rd Street
30

Continue on 4th Street

11 mi · 17 min · 4th Street
31

At the end of the road, turn left

4.4 mi · 6 min
32

Continue on East Lee Highway

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Lee Highway
33

Turn left onto East Old Cross Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Old Cross Road
34

Turn right

30 ft · 2 sec
35

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 99.5 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 2h 2m 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 44 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 99.5 miles or 2h 2m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Market, 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 199 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 99.5 mi from Hampton, VA · 2h 2m into the drive

Downtown Charlottesville, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlottesville, VA

100 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

East Highland Park, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charlottesville, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.5 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Market, VA

The final approach into New Market, 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 New Market, 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

$31.12 one way

$62.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $34.03 $68.05
premium $4.70 $36.83 $73.66
diesel $5.61 $43.94 $87.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.7 0 $20.89 $9.55
Efficient EV 49.8 0 $17.41 $7.96
EV Truck/SUV 79.6 0 $27.86 $12.74

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hampton, VA

Morning in Hampton on Saturday

Local time

6:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Market, VA

Morning in New Market on Saturday

Local time

6:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

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

4h 5m 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 New Market, VA covers 199 miles and takes about 4h 5m 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 99.5 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 $31.12 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.

Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 5m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampton, VA to New Market, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Hampton, VA to New Market, 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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