The drive from Hampton, VA to Chase City, VA covers 165 miles and takes about 3h 22m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, I 64, Richmond-Raleigh Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.8 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.80 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
82.5 miles from Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 22m. Total distance: 165 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 22m highway drive covering 165 miles, with most of the trip on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.8 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
534 ft7 ft
Total Climb
611 ft
Total Descent
84 ft
Highest Point
534 ft
~165 mi in
Elevation Range
527 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near I 64.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 165 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.9 mi into trip|~6m in|I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
55.1 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 211
Toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
6
85.4 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 85 South, I 95 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 85 South, I 95 South
8
85.9 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
8
141.9 mi into trip|~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12B
Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase Cit...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hampton, VA to Chase City, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Roxbury along the way.
Roxbury
55.1 mi in|~1h 3m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
55.8 mi
1h
I 64
51.2 mi
56m
Richmond-Raleigh Highway
13.6 mi
21m
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi
17m
Highway Forty-Seven
6.7 mi
10m
East Washington Street
4.3 mi
5m
Emmaus Church Road
3.2 mi
4m
Hampton Roads Beltway
2.5 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
— 55.8 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Chase City, VA.
1
Start on North King Street
126 ft·5 sec·North King Street
2
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·42 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
3
Turn right onto VA 134
0.9 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 64 WestUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 64
2.5 mi·3 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
51 mi·56 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 211Toward VA 106: Talleysville, RoxburyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
152 ft·7 sec
9
Turn left onto VA 106
3.2 mi·4 min·Emmaus Church Road
10
Continue on VA 106
13 mi·17 min·Roxbury Road
11
Continue on VA 106; VA 156
1.9 mi·2 min·Jordan Point Road
12
Turn right onto VA 10; VA 106; VA 156
2.0 mi·2 min·James River Drive
13
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.2 mi·2 min·East Randolph Road
14
Turn left onto VA 156 Business
1.8 mi·2 min·Winston Churchill Drive
15
Continue on VA 36
0.4 mi·26 sec·Oaklawn Boulevard
16
Continue on VA 36
1.0 mi·1 min·Woodlawn Street
17
Continue on VA 36
1.0 mi·1 min·Oaklawn Boulevard
18
Continue on VA 36
4.3 mi·5 min·East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 85 South, I 95 South
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: DurhamUse the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 85
56 mi·1 hr·Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 12BToward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase CityUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
24
Turn straight onto US 58 BUS
0.3 mi·42 sec·East Atlantic Street
25
Turn slight left
121 ft·5 sec
26
Turn left onto Maple Lane
396 ft·14 sec·Maple Lane
27
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi·2 min·East Main Street
28
Turn right onto South Thomas Street
369 ft·18 sec·South Thomas Street
29
Turn left onto VA 47
0.8 mi·1 min·West Atlantic Street
30
Continue on VA 47
6.7 mi·10 min·Highway Forty-Seven
31
Continue on VA 47
14 mi·21 min·Richmond-Raleigh Highway
32
Arrive at destination
VA 47
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 82.5 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 miles.
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 36 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.5 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chase City, 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 165 miles and 3h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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.
The longest stretch is on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for about 55.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.5 mi from Hampton, VA
· 1h 39m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Colonial National Historical Park
National Historical Park
On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
$15
near mile 22.8
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...
Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.80 one way
$51.60 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$28.21
$56.42
premium
$4.70
$30.54
$61.08
diesel
$5.61
$36.43
$72.86
Estimated Tolls: $3.91
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(55.8 mi)$3.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.5
0
$17.33
$7.92
Efficient EV
41.3
0
$14.44
$6.60
EV Truck/SUV
66
0
$23.10
$10.56
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Late night
in Hampton on Friday
Local time
3:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Chase City, VA
Late night
in Chase City on Friday
Local time
3:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Colonial Heights, VA
83 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
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
3h 22m 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 Chase City, VA covers 165 miles and takes about 3h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, I 64, Richmond-Raleigh Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.5 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 $25.80 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 165 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hampton, VA to Chase City, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Roxbury along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 7 ft to 534 ft elevation with about 611 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Petersburg National Battlefield and Fort Monroe National Monument.
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.
Elevation is sampled from
USGS 3DEP.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
