Origin
Hampton, VA
Evening in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton, VA to Amherst, VA
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
176.2 mi
284 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
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6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Amherst, VA
Photography Maghradze PH
Trip Overview
The drive from Hampton, VA to Amherst, VA covers 176.2 miles and takes about 3h 45m 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 $28.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.1 miles from Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 176.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hampton, VA to Amherst, VA is easy. At 3h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampton, VA to Amherst, 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 |
| VA 33 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nine Mile Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 25th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | 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 Amherst, 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
17 mi
·
22 min
·
West James Anderson Highway
31
Continue on Anderson Highway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Anderson Highway
32
Continue on Richmond Highway
15 mi
·
20 min
·
Richmond Highway
33
Turn sharp left onto Washington Street
433 ft
·
14 sec
·
Washington Street
34
Turn right onto 2nd Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
2nd Street
35
Turn right onto Goodwin Street
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
Goodwin Street
36
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 88.1 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 1h 52m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.1 miles or 1h 52m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amherst, 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 176.2 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 88.1 mi from Hampton, VA · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.1 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Amherst, VA
The final approach into Amherst, 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 Amherst, 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
$28.20 one way
$56.40 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $30.72 | $61.45 |
| premium | $4.78 | $33.15 | $66.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.15 | $78.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.9 | 0 | $18.50 | $8.46 |
| Efficient EV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.42 | $7.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.5 | 0 | $24.67 | $11.28 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Amherst, VA
Evening in Amherst on Sunday
Local time
6:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
88 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
2 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
3h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Amherst, VA covers 176.2 miles and takes about 3h 45m 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 88.1 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 $28.20 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Hampton, VA to Amherst, VA is easy. At 3h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampton, VA to Amherst, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hampton, VA to Amherst, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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