Origin
Hampton, VA
Late night in Hampton on Friday
Local time
3:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
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Trip from Hampton, VA to Rocky Mount, VA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
246 mi
396 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 4m
★
6 AM
5h 17m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 9m
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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Rocky Mount, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hampton, VA to Rocky Mount, VA covers 246 miles and takes about 5h 17m 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 $38.47 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
123 miles from Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 17m. Total distance: 246 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 17m 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 17m drive with frequent turns across 246 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 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 17m 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 Rocky Mount, 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 33 West | — | — |
| Nine Mile Road | — | — |
| North 25th Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
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 Rocky Mount, 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
69 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
8
Turn straight onto Nine Mile Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 25th Street
10
Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 25th Street
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 25th Street
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
North 25th Street
12
Exit the roundabout onto North 25th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 25th Street
13
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Turn left onto South 21st Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South 21st Street
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Dock Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Dock Street
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto South 14th Street
305 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 14th Street
17
Turn left onto East Canal Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Canal Street
18
Take the ramp left toward VA 195 Toll West
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
VA 195 Toll West
19
Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Expressway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Powhite Parkway
21
Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Powhite Parkway
22
Keep slight left to continue on E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
23
Merge slight right onto Powhite Parkway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Powhite Parkway
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
25
Continue on US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
26
Keep slight right to continue on US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian
27
Merge slight left onto Midlothian Turnpike
9.9 mi
·
16 min
·
Midlothian Turnpike
28
Continue on Anderson Highway
37 mi
·
48 min
·
Anderson Highway
29
Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East James Anderson Highway
30
Continue on West James Anderson Highway
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
West James Anderson Highway
31
Turn slight left onto Mount Rush Highway
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Mount Rush Highway
32
Continue on Old Courthouse Road
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Old Courthouse Road
33
Take the exit right toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 460 West, VA 24 West
34
Merge slight left onto Richmond Highway
29 mi
·
35 min
·
Richmond Highway
35
Continue on East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
14 mi
·
18 min
·
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
36
Take the exit slight right toward VA 122 South, VA 122 Business North
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
VA 122 South, VA 122 Business North
37
Turn left onto Burks Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Burks Hill Road
38
Continue on Moneta Road
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Moneta Road
39
Continue on Halesford Bridge
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Halesford Bridge
40
Continue on Booker T Washington Highway
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Booker T Washington Highway
41
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Booker T Washington Highway
177 ft
·
3 sec
·
Booker T Washington Highway
42
Exit the roundabout onto Booker T Washington Highway
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Booker T Washington Highway
43
Turn right onto Old Franklin Turnpike
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Franklin Turnpike
44
Continue on Pell Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Pell Avenue
45
Turn slight right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
46
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
184 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
47
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Franklin Street
48
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 123 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 2h 38m 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 54 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123 miles or 2h 38m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rocky Mount, 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.
+
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 246 miles and 5h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 123 mi from Hampton, VA · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Rocky Mount, VA
The final approach into Rocky Mount, 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 Rocky Mount, 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
$38.47 one way
$76.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $42.06 | $84.12 |
| premium | $4.70 | $45.53 | $91.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.31 | $108.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.83 | $11.81 |
| Efficient EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.53 | $9.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.4 | 1 | $34.44 | $15.74 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 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
Rocky Mount, VA
Late night in Rocky Mount on Friday
Local time
3:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
20 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 17m 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 Rocky Mount, VA covers 246 miles and takes about 5h 17m 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 123 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 $38.47 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 17m 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 Rocky Mount, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hampton, VA to Rocky Mount, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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