Origin
Highland Springs, VA
Afternoon in Highland Springs on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland Springs, VA to Hampton, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland Springs, VA
Michał Robak
Hampton, VA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Highland Springs, VA to Hampton, VA covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Nine Mile Road, South Airport Drive, I 64 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 70.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 70.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Nine Mile Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Highland Springs, VA to Hampton, VA is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Highland Springs, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Nine Mile Road | — | — |
| South Airport Drive | — | — |
| I 64 East | — | — |
| Armistead Avenue | — | — |
| Rip Rap Road | — | — |
| North Armistead Avenue | — | — |
| West Pembroke Avenue | — | — |
| North King Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Nine Mile Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland Springs, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on South Holly Avenue
30 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Holly Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Nine Mile Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Nine Mile Road
3
Turn right onto South Airport Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Airport Drive
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 64 East: Norfolk
5
Merge slight left
68 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
7
Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
8
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Rip Rap Road
9
Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Armistead Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Pembroke Avenue
11
Turn right onto North King Street
525 ft
·
20 sec
·
North King Street
12
Continue on North King Street
433 ft
·
19 sec
·
North King Street
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.5 mi from Highland Springs, VA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Highland Springs, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hampton, VA
The final approach into Hampton, 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
$11.09 one way
$22.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| premium | $4.70 | $13.12 | $26.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Hampton, VA
Afternoon in Hampton on Friday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Williamsburg, VA
35 mi in
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
3 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 10m 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 Highland Springs, VA to Hampton, VA covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Nine Mile Road, South Airport Drive, I 64 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.5 miles from Highland Springs, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.09 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 Highland Springs, VA to Hampton, VA is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Highland Springs, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Highland Springs, VA to Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Hampton, VA
More from Highland Springs, VA
More trips to Hampton, VA
Explore more options from Highland Springs, VA or browse trips ending in Hampton, VA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse VA road trips.