Trip from Hampton, VA to Prince George, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 40m

Distance

69.8 mi

112 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 33m ★

6 AM

1h 40m

8 AM

1h 55m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 44m

3 PM

1h 46m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 36m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hampton, VA to Prince George, VA covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Colonial Trail West, Benns Church Boulevard, James River Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on Colonial Trail West. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.92 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.

Midpoint

34.9 miles from Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 69.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 40m drive with frequent turns across 69.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Colonial Trail West is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near VA 351 / West Pembroke Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 351 / West Pembroke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VA 134 / North Armistead Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 258; VA 134 / West Mercury Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

3

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | VA 351 / West Pembroke Avenue

Turn left onto VA 351 / West Pembroke Avenue

Navigation decision point

5

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | VA 134 / North Armistead Avenue

Turn right onto VA 134 / North Armistead Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

4

2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 258; VA 134 / West Mercury Boulevard

Turn left onto US 258; VA 134 / West Mercury Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

38.7 mi into trip | ~55m in | VA 10; VA 31 / Rolfe Highway

Turn left onto VA 10; VA 31 / Rolfe Highway

Navigation decision point

4

66.2 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | VA 106; VA 156 / Ruffin Road

At end of road, turn left onto VA 106; VA 156 / Ruffin Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Colonial Trail West	13.3 mi	15m
Benns Church Boulevard	12.1 mi	15m
James River Drive	10.4 mi	14m
Colonial Trail East	9.9 mi	11m
West Mercury Boulevard	5 mi	9m
James River Bridge	4.4 mi	6m
Brewers Neck Boulevard	2.9 mi	4m
Merchants Hope Road	2.7 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Colonial Trail West — 13.3 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Prince George, 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

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Armistead Avenue

Use the straight lane.

4

Turn left onto US 258; VA 134

5.0 mi · 9 min · West Mercury Boulevard

Use the left lane.

5

Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32

4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge

6

Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32

2.4 mi · 3 min · Carrollton Boulevard

Use the left lane.

7

Turn right onto US 258; VA 32

2.9 mi · 4 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

8

Merge onto US 258; VA 10

12 mi · 15 min · Benns Church Boulevard

9

Continue on VA 10

9.9 mi · 11 min · Colonial Trail East

10

Turn left onto VA 10; VA 31

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rolfe Highway

11

Turn right onto VA 10

13 mi · 15 min · Colonial Trail West

12

Continue on VA 10

10 mi · 14 min · James River Drive

13

Turn left onto SR 641

2.7 mi · 6 min · Merchants Hope Road

14

At end of road, turn left onto VA 106; VA 156

1.9 mi · 3 min · Ruffin Road

15

Continue on VA 106

1.7 mi · 3 min · Courthouse Road

16

Arrive at destination

VA 106

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 34.9 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.3 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 15 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 34.9 miles or 50m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prince George, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hampton, VA

This is one driving day of about 69.8 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Hampton, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Colonial Trail West for about 13.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 34.9 mi from Hampton, VA · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rushmere, VA

35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Williamsburg, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Prince George, VA

The final approach into Prince George, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour $15 near mile 31.3

View on nps.gov

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...

11 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 69.8

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.92 one way

$21.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$11.93	$23.87
premium	$4.70	$12.92	$25.84
diesel	$5.61	$15.41	$30.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	20.9	$7.33	$3.35
Efficient EV	17.5	$6.11	$2.79
EV Truck/SUV	27.9	$9.77	$4.47

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Evening in Hampton on Thursday

Local time

5:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Prince George, VA

Evening in Prince George on Thursday

Local time

5:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°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

18 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 40m 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 Prince George, VA covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Colonial Trail West, Benns Church Boulevard, James River Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 34.9 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 $10.92 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 is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 351 / West Pembroke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VA 134 / North Armistead Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (US 258; VA 134 / West Mercury Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Hampton, VA to Prince George, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Monroe National Monument, Colonial National Historical Park and Petersburg National Battlefield.

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