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Trip from Hampton, VA to Dryden, VA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

8h 43m

Distance

460.5 mi

741 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$72

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 35m ★
6 AM
8h 43m
8 AM
8h 59m
10 AM
8h 49m
12 PM
8h 47m
3 PM
8h 49m
5 PM
8h 58m
8 PM
8h 38m

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

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Downtown Dryden, VA, VA

Dryden, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hampton, VA to Dryden, VA covers 460.5 miles and takes about 8h 43m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 81, I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 191 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $72.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

230.3 miles from Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 16m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 8h 43m highway drive covering 460.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 191 miles on I 81.

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.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 191 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 460.5 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 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 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
65 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

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 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
7
65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Washington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 295 North: Washington
6
89.4 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 53A Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
6
89.9 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | I 64

Merge onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

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 Dryden, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Rocky Mount along the way.

Rocky Mount

65 mi in | ~1h 14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 191 mi 3h 28m
I 64 181.4 mi 3h 18m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 22.6 mi 24m
US Highway 23 15.6 mi 20m
US 11W 9.5 mi 11m
Wilderness Road 6 mi 8m
US 421 5.1 mi 7m
Bloomingdale Pike 5.1 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 191 mi, about 3h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Dryden, 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

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 32 sec
Exit 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min
Toward I 295 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 295

23 mi · 24 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 55 sec
Exit 53A Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
11

Merge onto I 64

120 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 64
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

117 mi · 2 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on I 77; I 81; US 52

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 77; I 81; US 52
Use the straight lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81; US 52

74 mi · 1 hr 19 min · I 81; US 52
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Exit 74B Toward US 11W South: Kingsport
16

Merge onto US 11W

9.5 mi · 11 min · US 11W
17

Turn right onto Ollis Bowers Hill Road

357 ft · 22 sec · Ollis Bowers Hill Road
18

Turn left onto Bloomingdale Pike

5.1 mi · 8 min · Bloomingdale Pike
19

Turn right onto TN 93

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North John B Dennis Highway
20

Continue on SR 93

4.7 mi · 5 min · Wadlow Gap Highway
21

Turn right onto US 23; US 58; US 421

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Main Street
22

Continue on US 23; US 58; US 421

11 mi · 14 min · US Highway 23
23

Continue on US 23; US 58; US 421

2.0 mi · 2 min · Orby Cantrell Highway
24

Continue on US 23; US 58; US 421

4.2 mi · 5 min · US Highway 23
25

Turn left onto US 58; US 421

4.7 mi · 6 min · Duff Patt Highway
26

Continue on US 58; US 421

6.0 mi · 8 min · Wilderness Road
27

Turn right onto US 421

5.1 mi · 7 min · US 421
28

Take the ramp

172 ft · 6 sec
29

Merge onto US 58 ALT

0.2 mi · 31 sec · East Morgan Avenue
30

Continue on US 58 ALT

3.4 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
31

Turn left onto US 58 Business

0.9 mi · 1 min · Dryden Loop
32

Arrive at destination

US 58 Business

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 230.3 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 4h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 191 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 101 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 230.3 miles or 4h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 230.3 miles or 4h 16m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dryden, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hampton, VA

Aim for roughly 230 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Dryden, VA

Aim for roughly 230 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 101 miles from Hampton, VA.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 191 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 230.3 mi from Hampton, VA · 4h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Winston-Salem, NC

230 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Winston-Salem, NC

Overnight Options

Night 1

Winston-Salem, NC

230 mi · about 4.4h in

A practical overnight split lands near Winston-Salem, NC after about 230 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 101 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 230.3 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 191 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 230 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.

Arriving in Dryden, VA

The final approach into Dryden, 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 Dryden, VA.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Dryden, VA with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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
Colonial National Historical Park

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 ~14 min detour $15 near mile 15.9
View on nps.gov
Booker T Washington National Monument

Booker T Washington National Monument

National Monument

Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 254.1
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

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...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 63.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$72.01 one way

$144.02 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 161 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $78.74 $157.48
premium $4.70 $85.23 $170.46
diesel $5.61 $101.67 $203.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$72

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$202–$312

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 161.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 138.2 1 $48.35 $22.10
Efficient EV 115.1 1 $40.29 $18.42
EV Truck/SUV 184.2 2 $64.47 $29.47

Gas CO2

161 kg

EV CO2

54 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 1 day ago

Origin

Hampton, VA

Night in Hampton on Tuesday

Local time

10:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dryden, VA

Night in Dryden on Tuesday

Local time

10:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

9 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

8h 43m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Dryden, VA covers 460.5 miles and takes about 8h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 230 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 230.3 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 $72.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 460.5 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 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hampton, VA to Dryden, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Rocky Mount along the way.

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