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Drive Time
35m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, VA
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South Hill, VA
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The drive from Hampton, VA to South Hill, VA covers 20.4 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hampton Roads Beltway, Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, Granby Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on Hampton Roads Beltway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.19 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
10.2 miles from Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
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Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 20.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 20.4 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 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 564, US 460: Naval Base, Granby Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 460, VA 165: Granby Street, Little Creek Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 464 South: Chesapeake
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward VA 337: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward VA 337 Toll: Poindexter Street, Jordan Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Granby Street | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Bainbridge Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 464 | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Monticello Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Settlers Landing Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Saint Pauls Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and South Hill, VA.
Start on North King Street
Turn right onto VA 351
Turn right onto Eaton Street
Turn left onto US 60; VA 143
Take the ramp onto US 60
Merge onto I 64; US 60
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
Continue on I 64; US 60
Continue on I 64; US 60
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto US 460
Continue on US 460
Turn right onto US 460
Continue on US 460
Turn left onto US 460 ALT
Keep slight left at fork onto US 460 ALT
Merge onto I 264; US 460 ALT; VA 337
Take the exit onto VA 337
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Continue on I 464
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Truxton Street
Turn left onto VA 337
Turn straight
Turn slight right onto US 460; VA1 166
Turn left onto Edgewood Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 20.4 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.2 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Hill, VA than in the middle of the route.
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 20.4 miles and 35m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.2 mi from Hampton, VA · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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.
A short stop after about 20.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 10.2 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into South Hill, 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 South Hill, VA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.19 one way
$6.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| premium | $4.70 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hampton on Wednesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in South Hill on Wednesday
Local time
6:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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