Origin
Hampton, VA
Evening in Hampton on Thursday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton, VA to Woodstock, VA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Woodstock, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hampton, VA to Woodstock, VA covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on George Washington Memorial Highway, John Clayton Memorial Highway, Twiggs Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on George Washington Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 51.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
George Washington Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.8 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 64 West
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway
Merge onto I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
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.
8
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown
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 258B
Toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Y...
5
41.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road
At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hampton, VA to Woodstock, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Yorktown along the way.
Yorktown
7.9 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Memorial Highway | 22.6 mi | 35m |
| John Clayton Memorial Highway | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Twiggs Ferry Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| I 64 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Windsor Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Buckley Hall Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| General Puller Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
George Washington Memorial Highway
— 22.6 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Woodstock, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Armistead Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 64 West
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 64
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 258B
Toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 17
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
9
Continue on US 17
23 mi
·
35 min
·
George Washington Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit onto US 17 BUS
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 17 BUS
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17 BUS
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US 17 BUS
12
Turn right onto VA 3; VA 14
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
John Clayton Memorial Highway
13
Turn left onto VA 3
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Windsor Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Buckley Hall Road
15
Turn left onto VA 3
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Twiggs Ferry Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto VA 3; VA 33
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
General Puller Highway
17
Turn left onto SR 707
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Grafton Church Road
18
Turn left onto SR 629
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Stormont Road
19
Turn left onto SR 690
1.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Coachpoint Road
20
Turn left onto Poplar Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Poplar Drive
21
Turn right onto Hickory Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Drive
22
At end of road, turn left onto Plum Drive
219 ft
·
9 sec
·
Plum Drive
23
Keep slight left at fork onto Shore Drive
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Shore Drive
24
Turn left onto Lakeside Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Lakeside Drive
25
Arrive at destination
Lakeside Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.9 mi from Hampton, VA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woodstock, VA
The final approach into Woodstock, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.10 one way
$16.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.86 | $17.71 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.59 | $19.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Woodstock, VA
Evening in Woodstock on Thursday
Local time
8:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m 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 Woodstock, VA covers 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are George Washington Memorial Highway, John Clayton Memorial Highway, Twiggs Ferry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.9 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 $8.10 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.8 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hampton, VA to Woodstock, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Yorktown along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park.
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