Trip from Hampton, VA to Pannill Fork, VA

Data updated 48 minutes ago

Drive Time

5h 29m

Distance

266.6 mi

429 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 17m ★

6 AM

5h 30m

8 AM

5h 57m

10 AM

5h 39m

12 PM

5h 37m

3 PM

5h 41m

5 PM

5h 55m

8 PM

5h 22m

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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Pannill Fork, VA

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Trip Overview

This 266.6-mile journey from Hampton, VA, to Pannill Fork, VA, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 29 minutes. With a highway share of 72%, you'll spend most of your time on well-traveled roads, making it a straightforward drive. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $42, so keep that in mind for your budget. This route is primarily highway-focused, offering a direct path through the Southeast region. It's a manageable distance for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

133.3 miles from Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 266.6-mile trip, with 72% of the route utilizing major highways. The Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike will be your main artery for a significant stretch, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 55.8 miles. While predominantly highway, the route offers a practical and efficient way to cover ground. You'll experience consistent travel speeds for much of the journey, with limited deviations from the main thoroughfares.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 42 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.

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.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 266.6 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 85.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 26 key points

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

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.

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

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

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...

142.1 mi into trip | ~2h 45m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

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.

Between Hampton, VA and Pannill Fork, VA, road signs point toward Roxbury, Chase City, Danville, Martinsville and Roanoke.

Roxbury

55.1 mi in | ~1h 3m

Chase City

141.9 mi in | ~2h 45m

Danville

167.8 mi in | ~3h 19m | via US 58

Martinsville

218.7 mi in | ~4h 27m | via US 58

Roanoke

248.2 mi in | ~5h 4m | via US 58

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike	55.8 mi	1h
I 64	51.2 mi	56m
Highway 58	37.7 mi	48m
US 58	29.4 mi	37m
Philpott Road	19.7 mi	25m
Danville Expressway	13.9 mi	16m
Roxbury Road	13.3 mi	17m
South Boston Highway	5.3 mi	7m

Longest stretch: Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike — 55.8 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Pannill Fork, 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 straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 64

51 mi · 56 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 211 Toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

152 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto VA 106

3.2 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road

Continue on VA 106

13 mi · 17 min · Roxbury Road

Continue on VA 106; VA 156

1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road

Turn right onto VA 10; VA 106; VA 156

2.0 mi · 2 min · James River Drive

Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

Turn left onto VA 156 Business

1.8 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive

Continue on VA 36

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Oaklawn Boulevard

Continue on VA 36

1.0 mi · 1 min · Woodlawn Street

Continue on VA 36

1.0 mi · 1 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

Continue on VA 36

4.3 mi · 5 min · East Washington Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 85 South, I 95 South

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 85

56 mi · 1 hr · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Exit 12B Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

252 ft · 9 sec

Exit 12B Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City

Turn right onto US 58

503 ft · 12 sec · East Atlantic Street

Continue on US 58

3.5 mi · 4 min · South Hill Bypass

Continue on US 1; US 58

3.2 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

Continue on US 58

19 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

Turn straight onto US 58

4.0 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass

Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, Danville Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 58; VA 49

19 mi · 24 min · Highway 58

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 58; US 360

20 mi · 25 min · Philpott Road

Continue on US 58; US 360

5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway

Continue on US 58; US 360

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road

Take the ramp onto US 58

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 58

Toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville

Merge onto US 29; US 58

14 mi · 16 min · Danville Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto US 58

15 mi · 20 min · US 58

Take the exit onto US 58

14 mi · 16 min · US 58

Toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward SR 609: Fieldale

Turn left onto SR 609

3.1 mi · 5 min · Dillons Fork Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 687

0.9 mi · 1 min · Stones Dairy Road

Turn right onto SR 679

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Jarrett Drive

Turn right onto SR 681

126 ft · 5 sec · John Baker Road

Arrive at destination

SR 681

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour and 29-minute duration, starting your drive from Hampton, VA, in the morning will allow you to arrive in Pannill Fork, VA, with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. The longest stretch is 55.8 miles on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, so plan a brief break before or after this segment if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches of highway where services might be less frequent.

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 133.3 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 2h 36m 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 133.3 miles or 2h 36m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pannill Fork, 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 266.6 miles and 5h 29m.

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 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 133.3 mi from Hampton, VA · 2h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

133 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 133.3 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pannill Fork, VA

The final approach into Pannill Fork, 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 Pannill Fork, VA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.69 one way

$83.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$45.58	$91.17
premium	$4.70	$49.34	$98.68
diesel	$5.61	$58.86	$117.72

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

$42

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	80	0	$27.99	$12.80
Efficient EV	66.7	0	$23.33	$10.66
EV Truck/SUV	106.6	1	$37.32	$17.06

Gas CO2

93 kg

EV CO2

31 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

2:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pannill Fork, VA

Late night in Pannill Fork on Wednesday

Local time

2:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

86°F

Middletown, MD

133 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

10 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

5h 29m 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 Pannill Fork, VA covers 266.6 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, I 64, Highway 58. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 133.3 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 $41.69 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.

Between Hampton, VA and Pannill Fork, VA, road signs point toward Roxbury, Chase City, Danville, Martinsville and Roanoke.

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