Trip from Hampton, VA to Richlands, VA

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Drive Time

7h 33m

Distance

400.2 mi

644 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

7h 23m ★

6 AM

7h 33m

8 AM

7h 53m

10 AM

7h 40m

12 PM

7h 38m

3 PM

7h 41m

5 PM

7h 52m

8 PM

7h 27m

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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Richlands, VA

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Trip Overview

This 400.2-mile drive from Hampton, VA to Richlands, VA is a substantial journey, estimated to take around 7 hours and 33 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing I-64, I-81, and I-77, it's a highway-focused experience that can be managed as a single day trip if you start early. With a projected fuel cost of approximately $63, this route offers a direct path through the Southeast region of Virginia. The long stretches on the interstate mean you can cover significant ground efficiently, making it a practical choice for reaching 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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

200.1 miles from Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 82% of the 400.2 miles on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 181.4 miles on I-64, allowing for substantial progress without frequent exits. While the majority of the route is on high-speed interstates like I-64, I-81, and I-77, the overall character is geared towards covering distance efficiently rather than winding scenic byways. This means you'll experience the typical flow of interstate travel for most of your journey.

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

There are about 27 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 181.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 81. 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 22 significant decision points across 400.2 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.

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.

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

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

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

328.6 mi into trip | ~6h 4m in | I 77

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77 toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

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 Richlands, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and Charleston W. Va..

Rocky Mount

65 mi in | ~1h 14m

Charleston W. Va.

328.6 mi in | ~6h 4m | via I 77

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	181.4 mi	3h 18m
I 81	117.1 mi	2h 9m
I 77	28.4 mi	31m
Governor G C Peery Highway	27.2 mi	34m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	22.6 mi	24m
Big Laurel Highway	9.9 mi	11m
John Nash Boulevard	2.5 mi	2m
Hampton Roads Beltway	2.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 181.4 mi, about 3h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight right at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min

Toward I 295 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 295

23 mi · 24 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 55 sec

Exit 53A Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville

Merge onto I 64

120 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 64

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

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

117 mi · 2 hr 9 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 77; I 81; US 52

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 77; I 81; US 52

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 77

27 mi · 30 min · I 77

Toward I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va. Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit onto US 52

0.3 mi · 1 min · US 52

Exit 1 Toward US 52 North: Bluefield

Turn right onto US 52

2.5 mi · 2 min · John Nash Boulevard

Take the exit onto US 52

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 52

Toward US 460 West: Bluefield

Merge onto US 52; US 460; US 52 Truck

9.9 mi · 11 min · Big Laurel Highway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on US 19; US 460

27 mi · 34 min · Governor G C Peery Highway

Take the exit onto US 460

386 ft · 10 sec · US 460

Merge onto US 460

2.4 mi · 4 min · Governor George C Peery Highway

Take the exit

156 ft · 4 sec

Toward US 460 BUS: Cedar Bluff, Richlands

Turn right onto SR F608

0.1 mi · 12 sec · SR F608

At end of road, turn right onto US 460 BUS

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Cedar Valley Drive

Continue on US 460 BUS

1.2 mi · 1 min · West Front Street

Turn left onto Virginia Avenue

88 ft · 2 sec · Virginia Avenue

Arrive at destination

Virginia Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 7-hour 33-minute driving duration, an early morning departure from Hampton is highly recommended to complete this 400.2-mile trip in one day. With two planned stops, aim to break up the drive roughly in half to maintain alertness. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 181.4-mile stretch on I-64, and plan your refueling accordingly. The $63 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices. This route is designed for efficient travel, so focus on steady progress and enjoying the journey across Virginia.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 200.1 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 3h 42m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181.4 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 88 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 200.1 miles or 3h 42m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 17m

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

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hampton, VA

This is one driving day of about 400.2 miles and 7h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Hampton, VA.

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

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 181.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 200.1 mi from Hampton, VA · 3h 42m into the drive

town in the west-central part of Garrett County, Maryland, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, MD

200 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 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 200.1 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 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 181.4 miles.

Arriving in Richlands, VA

The final approach into Richlands, 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 Richlands, VA.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.58 one way

$125.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 140 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$68.43	$136.86
premium	$4.70	$74.07	$148.14
diesel	$5.61	$88.36	$176.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$63

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$88–$113

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 140 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	120.1	1	$42.02	$19.21
Efficient EV	100.1	1	$35.02	$16.01
EV Truck/SUV	160.1	2	$56.03	$25.61

Gas CO2

140 kg

EV CO2

47 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 50 minutes ago

Origin

Hampton, VA

Morning in Hampton on Wednesday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Richlands, VA

Morning in Richlands on Wednesday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Oakland, MD

200 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

1 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

7h 33m on the road

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

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 Richlands, VA covers 400.2 miles and takes about 7h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, I 81, I 77. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 200.1 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 $62.58 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.

Between Hampton, VA and Richlands, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and Charleston W. Va..

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Trip from Hampton, VA to Richlands, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Richlands, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hampton, VA

Richlands, VA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 33m on the road

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