Origin
Hampton, VA
Evening in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton, VA to Portsmouth, VA
Drive Time
29m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
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6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Portsmouth, VA
Charles Miller
Trip Overview
The drive from Hampton, VA to Portsmouth, VA covers 25.9 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Pembroke Avenue, Eaton Street, Settlers Landing Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.15 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
13 miles from Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 25.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Pembroke Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hampton, VA to Portsmouth, VA is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampton, VA to Portsmouth, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Pembroke Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eaton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Settlers Landing Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 564 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 460 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Pembroke Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Portsmouth, VA.
1
Start on North King Street
125 ft
·
8 sec
·
North King Street
2
Turn right onto East Pembroke Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Pembroke Avenue
3
Turn right onto Eaton Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Eaton Street
4
Turn left onto Settlers Landing Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Settlers Landing Road
5
Take the ramp straight toward US 60 East, I 64 East
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 60 East, I 64 East
6
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
0.7 mi
·
58 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
341 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
8
Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
9
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
12
Turn straight onto Granby Street
3.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Granby Street
13
Continue on Church Street
446 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
14
Turn right onto Monticello Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Monticello Avenue
15
Continue on Saint Pauls Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Pauls Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Market Street
302 ft
·
11 sec
·
Market Street
17
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
18
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
3 min
19
Take the exit straight toward Downtown Portsmouth, Naval Hospital, Naval Shipyard, Harbor Center Pavilion
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
Downtown Portsmouth, Naval Hospital, Naval Shipyard, Harbor Center Pavilion
20
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portsmouth, Harbor Center Pavilion
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Downtown Portsmouth, Harbor Center Pavilion
21
Continue on Bart Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bart Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crawford Street
285 ft
·
6 sec
·
Crawford Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto Crawford Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Crawford Street
24
Turn left onto High Street
164 ft
·
13 sec
·
High Street
25
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 13 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 14m into the drive.
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 25.9 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 13 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Portsmouth, 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 25.9 miles and 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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 13 mi from Hampton, VA · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 13 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Portsmouth, VA
The final approach into Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth, 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
$4.15 one way
$8.29 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.52 | $9.03 |
| premium | $4.78 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.75 | $11.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Portsmouth, VA
Evening in Portsmouth on Sunday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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 Portsmouth, VA covers 25.9 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Pembroke Avenue, Eaton Street, Settlers Landing Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 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 $4.15 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.
The drive from Hampton, VA to Portsmouth, VA is easy. At 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hampton, VA to Portsmouth, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hampton, VA to Portsmouth, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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