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Trip from Hampton, VA to Deltaville, VA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

52.3 mi

84 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

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 Deltaville, VA, VA

Deltaville, VA

Eric Joseph

Trip Overview

The drive from Hampton, VA to Deltaville, VA covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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, John Clayton Memorial Highway, General Puller Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on George Washington Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 52.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 22.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 15 key points

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

5
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
5
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 straight / slight right lanes.
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
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...
5
41.2 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road

At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road

Navigation decision point

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 Deltaville, 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 22.6 mi 35m
John Clayton Memorial Highway 6.4 mi 8m
General Puller Highway 4.9 mi 8m
I 64 4 mi 4m
Twiggs Ferry Road 3.6 mi 4m
Hampton Roads Beltway 2.5 mi 3m
Windsor Road 2.1 mi 3m
Buckley Hall Road 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: George Washington Memorial Highway — 22.6 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Deltaville, 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 West Use 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

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 258B Toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto US 17

0.6 mi · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
9

Continue on US 17

23 mi · 35 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
10

Take the exit onto US 17 BUS

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 17 BUS
11

Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 BUS

1.2 mi · 2 min · US 17 BUS
12

Turn right onto VA 3; VA 14

6.4 mi · 8 min · John Clayton Memorial Highway
13

Turn left onto VA 3

2.1 mi · 3 min · Windsor Road
14

At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198

1.6 mi · 2 min · Buckley Hall Road
15

Turn left onto VA 3

3.6 mi · 4 min · Twiggs Ferry Road
16

Turn right onto SR 630

1.0 mi · 2 min · Stampers Bay Road
17

Turn right onto VA 33

4.9 mi · 8 min · General Puller Highway
18

Arrive at destination

VA 33

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26.1 mi from Hampton, VA · 40m into the drive

Downtown Gloucester Courthouse, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gloucester Courthouse, VA

26 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

Newport News, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gloucester Point, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Deltaville, VA

The final approach into Deltaville, VA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.18 one way

$16.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $8.94 $17.88
premium $4.70 $9.68 $19.36
diesel $5.61 $11.55 $23.09

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.7 0 $5.49 $2.51
Efficient EV 13.1 0 $4.58 $2.09
EV Truck/SUV 20.9 0 $7.32 $3.35

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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

Night in Hampton on Thursday

Local time

9:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Deltaville, VA

Night in Deltaville on Thursday

Local time

9:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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

1h 21m 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 Deltaville, VA covers 52.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are George Washington Memorial Highway, John Clayton Memorial Highway, General Puller Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 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 $8.18 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
On the drive from Hampton, VA to Deltaville, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Yorktown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park.

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