Trip from Hampton, VA to Colonial Beach, VA

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

111 mi

179 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 34m ★

6 AM

2h 45m

8 AM

3h 7m

10 AM

2h 53m

12 PM

2h 51m

3 PM

2h 54m

5 PM

3h 6m

8 PM

2h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Hampton, VA

Sarah O'Shea

Colonial Beach, VA

Sarah O'Shea

Trip Overview

The drive from Hampton, VA to Colonial Beach, VA covers 111 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on George Washington Memorial Highway, Tidewater Trail, Newland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.5 miles on George Washington Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.76 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

55.5 miles from Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 45m drive with frequent turns across 111 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

George Washington Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 111 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 64 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 64 West

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway

Merge onto I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

7.9 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown

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 258B Toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Y...

77.4 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | South Water Lane

At end of road, turn left onto South Water Lane

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Hampton, VA to Colonial Beach, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Yorktown along the way.

Yorktown

7.9 mi in | ~11m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
George Washington Memorial Highway	38.5 mi	56m
Tidewater Trail	29.8 mi	39m
Newland Road	13.9 mi	24m
James Monroe Highway	5.4 mi	7m
Kings Highway	5.2 mi	7m
Queen Street	4.1 mi	5m
I 64	4 mi	4m
Flat Iron Road	3.9 mi	6m

Longest stretch: George Washington Memorial Highway — 38.5 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Colonial Beach, VA.

Start on North King Street

126 ft · 5 sec · North King Street

Turn left onto VA 351

0.3 mi · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

Turn right onto VA 134

0.9 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 64 West Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 64

2.5 mi · 3 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 64

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 258B Toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto US 17

0.6 mi · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard

Continue on US 17

39 mi · 56 min · George Washington Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 17; VA 33

30 mi · 39 min · Tidewater Trail

Turn right onto Wright Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Wright Street

At end of road, turn left onto South Water Lane

0.4 mi · 56 sec · South Water Lane

Turn right onto US 360

4.1 mi · 5 min · Queen Street

Turn left onto SR 624

14 mi · 24 min · Newland Road

Continue on SR 624

3.9 mi · 6 min · Flat Iron Road

At end of road, turn left onto VA 3

5.2 mi · 7 min · Kings Highway

Turn right onto VA 205

5.4 mi · 7 min · James Monroe Highway

Continue on VA 205

0.3 mi · 27 sec · McKinney Boulevard

Turn straight

202 ft · 8 sec

Turn straight onto VA 205Y

0.6 mi · 1 min · Colonial Avenue

Turn right onto Washington Avenue

32 ft · 0 sec · Washington Avenue

Arrive at destination

Washington Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 55.5 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.5 miles or 1h 20m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colonial Beach, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 111 miles and 2h 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.

The longest stretch is on George Washington Memorial Highway for about 38.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.5 mi from Hampton, VA · 1h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

56 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, DC

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.5 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Colonial Beach, VA

The final approach into Colonial Beach, 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 Colonial Beach, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Monroe National Monument

National Monument

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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free

Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact

View on nps.gov

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

National Monument

George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Was...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 99.5

View on nps.gov

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $15 near mile 19.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.76 one way

$35.53 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$19.36	$38.71
premium	$4.78	$20.88	$41.76
diesel	$5.64	$24.66	$49.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.3	$11.65	$5.33
Efficient EV	27.8	$9.71	$4.44
EV Truck/SUV	44.4	$15.54	$7.10

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hampton, VA

Evening in Hampton on Sunday

Local time

6:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Colonial Beach, VA

Evening in Colonial Beach on Sunday

Local time

6:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 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 Colonial Beach, VA covers 111 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are George Washington Memorial Highway, Tidewater Trail, Newland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.5 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 $17.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Hampton, VA to Colonial Beach, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Yorktown along the way.

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