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Trip from Hampton, VA to North Shore, VA

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

5h

Distance

234.8 mi

378 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 47m ★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m

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

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Hampton, VA

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Downtown North Shore, VA, VA

North Shore, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hampton, VA to North Shore, VA covers 234.8 miles and takes about 5h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Anderson Highway, Richmond Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.1 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

117.4 miles from Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Hampton, VA to North Shore, VA covers 234.8 miles and takes about 5h, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 69.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 234.8 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 73 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.1 miles (US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 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.
7
73 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 193A Toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road
6
76.1 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
7
78.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | VA 146

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 146 toward Powhite Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Powhite Parkway
9
84.9 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midloth...

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 North Shore, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Midlothian along the way.

Midlothian

84.9 mi in | ~1h 42m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 69.1 mi 1h 16m
Anderson Highway 36.7 mi 48m
Richmond Highway 28.9 mi 35m
Moneta Road 15.9 mi 23m
East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike 13.9 mi 18m
Old Courthouse Road 10 mi 11m
Midlothian Turnpike 9.9 mi 16m
Mount Rush Highway 8.6 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 69.1 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and North Shore, 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

69 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 193A Toward VA 33 West: Nine Mile Road Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn straight onto VA 33

1.0 mi · 1 min · Nine Mile Road
9

Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street

148 ft · 2 sec · North 25th Street
10

Continue on North 25th Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · North 25th Street
11

Enter roundabout onto North 25th Street

100 ft · 2 sec · North 25th Street
12

Continue on North 25th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 25th Street
13

Turn right onto US 60

0.3 mi · 29 sec · East Main Street
14

Turn left onto South 21st Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South 21st Street
15

At end of road, turn right onto Dock Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Dock Street
16

At end of road, turn right onto US 360; US 60 ALT

306 ft · 12 sec · South 14th Street
Use the left / right lanes.
17

Turn left onto East Canal Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Canal Street
18

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward VA 195 Toll West
19

Merge onto VA 195

2.5 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 146

1.1 mi · 1 min · VA 146
Toward Powhite Parkway Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto VA 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · Powhite Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork onto VA 76

1.0 mi · 1 min · E-ZPass Only (Powhite Parkway)
23

Merge onto VA 76

2.5 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike Use the slight right lane.
25

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · this road
Toward US 60: Midlothian Turnpike
26

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward US 60 West: Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian Use the slight right lane.
27

Merge onto US 60

9.9 mi · 16 min · Midlothian Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Continue on US 60

37 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
29

Continue on US 60

8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
30

Continue on US 60

7.8 mi · 9 min · West James Anderson Highway
31

Turn slight left onto VA 24

8.6 mi · 9 min · Mount Rush Highway
32

Continue on VA 24

10 mi · 11 min · Old Courthouse Road
33

Take the exit onto VA 24

0.2 mi · 29 sec · VA 24
Toward US 460 West, VA 24 West
34

Merge onto US 460; VA 24

29 mi · 35 min · Richmond Highway
35

Continue on US 460

14 mi · 18 min · East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike
36

Take the exit onto VA 122

0.2 mi · 31 sec · VA 122
Toward VA 122 South, VA 122 Business North
37

Turn left onto VA 122

0.7 mi · 1 min · Burks Hill Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
38

Continue on VA 122

16 mi · 23 min · Moneta Road
39

Continue on VA 122

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Halesford Bridge
40

Continue on VA 122

3.4 mi · 5 min · Booker T Washington Highway
41

Turn left onto SR 616

4.8 mi · 6 min · Scruggs Road
42

Turn left onto SR 942

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Bluewater Drive
43

Arrive at destination

SR 942

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 117.4 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.1 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 117.4 miles or 2h 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Shore, 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 234.8 miles and 5h.

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 I 64 for about 69.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 117.4 mi from Hampton, VA · 2h 28m into the drive

Downtown Middletown, MD, MD

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

117 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

Middletown, MD

Fuel and coffee

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

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 117.4 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Shore, VA

The final approach into North Shore, 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 North Shore, 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.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 161.9
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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour $15 near mile 24.3
View on nps.gov
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
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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 226.7
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...

23 mi from route ~58 min detour Free near mile 89.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.72 one way

$73.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 82 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $40.15 $80.29
premium $4.70 $43.46 $86.91
diesel $5.61 $51.84 $103.68

Estimated Tolls: $1.66

East Lynchburg Salem Turnpike (13.9 mi) $0.97
Midlothian Turnpike (9.9 mi) $0.69

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

$37

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 82.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 70.4 0 $24.65 $11.27
Efficient EV 58.7 0 $20.54 $9.39
EV Truck/SUV 93.9 1 $32.87 $15.03

Gas CO2

82 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Late night in Hampton on Wednesday

Local time

12:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Shore, VA

Late night in North Shore on Wednesday

Local time

12:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

117 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

7 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

5h on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 North Shore, VA covers 234.8 miles and takes about 5h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Anderson Highway, Richmond Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.4 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 $36.72 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 234.8 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 73 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.1 miles (US 360; US 60 ALT / South 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hampton, VA to North Shore, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Midlothian along the way.

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