Trip from Hurt, VA to Hampton, VA

Drive Time

4h 29m

Distance

207.5 mi

334 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 16m ★

6 AM

4h 30m

8 AM

4h 57m

10 AM

4h 39m

12 PM

4h 36m

3 PM

4h 40m

5 PM

4h 55m

8 PM

4h 22m

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

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Hampton, VA

Sarah O'Shea

Trip Overview

Traveling from Hurt to Hampton covers 207.5 miles across southeastern Virginia, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 29 minutes. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $33 on fuel, making this a budget-friendly option for your transit between the two points. You will navigate a combination of state routes and major interstates, transitioning from inland areas toward the coastal region. Whether you are heading to the coast for business or a visit, the route offers a straightforward path that balances local roads with the efficiency of the interstate system.

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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

103.8 miles from Hurt, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This drive features a mixed profile that keeps the experience varied as you transition from local roadways to larger highways. With a highway share of 58%, you will find yourself moving between slower, regional segments like VA 24 and Anderson Highway before merging onto the interstate. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-64, where you will cover 74.8 miles of steady cruising. You can expect the character of the road to shift significantly once you transition off the local stretches, as the interstate portion provides a faster pace compared to the earlier parts of the trip. The overall blend of road types ensures you won't be stuck in a monotonous grind for the entire duration.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 39 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 74.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 130.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 207.5 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 130.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

130.1 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville,...

131.1 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

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 75 Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th...

131.3 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

206.3 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in

Take the exit toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

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 265C Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

206.5 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

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

Use the left / right lanes. Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

Towns Along This Route

Between Hurt, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.

Appomattox

37.3 mi in | ~1h 1m | via VA 24

Charlottesville

130.1 mi in | ~2h 59m

Norfolk

130.1 mi in | ~2h 59m

Richmond International Airport

130.1 mi in | ~2h 59m

Virginia Beach

131.1 mi in | ~3h 1m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	74.8 mi	1h 24m
Anderson Highway	36.7 mi	48m
VA 24	18.9 mi	21m
Powhite Parkway	11.5 mi	15m
Village Highway	10.4 mi	19m
US 29 BUS	9.4 mi	12m
Richmond Highway	8.5 mi	11m
East James Anderson Highway	8.1 mi	9m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 74.8 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hurt, VA and Hampton, VA.

Start on Prospect Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Prospect Road

At end of road, turn right onto SR 924

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Hurt Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 668

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Ricky Van Shelton Drive

Continue on Pittsylvania Avenue

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Pittsylvania Avenue

Turn right onto 7th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · 7th Street

Turn left onto US 29 BUS

1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Take the ramp onto US 29 BUS

9.4 mi · 12 min · US 29 BUS

Toward US 29 North

Turn right onto VA 24

4.3 mi · 7 min · Colonial Highway

At end of road, turn left onto US 501; VA 24

340 ft · 8 sec · Brookneal Highway

Continue on US 501; VA 24

9.2 mi · 17 min · Village Highway

Enter roundabout onto VA 24

113 ft · 2 sec · Village Highway

Continue on VA 24

1.2 mi · 2 min · Village Highway

Turn right onto US 460; VA 24

8.5 mi · 11 min · Richmond Highway

Take the exit onto VA 24

0.2 mi · 21 sec · VA 24

Toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox

Turn slight left onto VA 24

19 mi · 21 min · VA 24

Continue on US 60

7.7 mi · 9 min · West James Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

37 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway

Continue on US 60

0.9 mi · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike

Turn right onto SR 652

2.5 mi · 3 min · Old Hundred Road

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto SR 652

147 ft · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road

Continue on SR 652

2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on VA 76

9.7 mi · 12 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76

1.8 mi · 2 min · Powhite Parkway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · VA 146

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto VA 195

2.9 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Exit 75 Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 64

75 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 64

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec

Exit 265C Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

199 ft · 6 sec

Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the left / right lanes.

Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

Turn sharp left onto VA 134

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

Turn left onto VA 351

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

Turn right onto North King Street

524 ft · 19 sec · North King Street

Continue on North King Street

432 ft · 18 sec · North King Street

Arrive at destination

North King Street

Trip Plan

To keep your 4-hour and 29-minute journey comfortable, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you have the flexibility of a single-day trip, departing early in the morning can help you avoid potential congestion on the more heavily traveled interstate segments. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge as you transition from the local roads to the 74.8-mile stretch on I-64, as service availability can fluctuate between these different types of roads. Given the $33 fuel cost estimate, filling up before you hit the main highway segments is a smart way to manage your transit budget efficiently. Use the local road portions of the trip to pace yourself before settling into the longer interstate segments.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 103.8 miles from Hurt, VA, or about 2h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.8 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.8 miles or 2h 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hurt, 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 Hurt, VA

This is one driving day of about 207.5 miles and 4h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hurt, VA.

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

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 74.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103.8 mi from Hurt, VA · 2h 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Middletown, MD

104 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.8 miles from Hurt, 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 74.8 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hampton, VA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.21 one way

$66.42 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 73 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$36.18	$72.36
premium	$4.78	$39.03	$78.07
diesel	$5.64	$46.10	$92.20

Estimated Tolls: $0.12

Midlothian Turnpike (0.9 mi) $0.07

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (0.7 mi) $0.05

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62.3	0	$21.79	$9.96
Efficient EV	51.9	0	$18.16	$8.30
EV Truck/SUV	83	1	$29.05	$13.28

Gas CO2

73 kg

EV CO2

24 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Hurt, VA

Evening in Hurt on Sunday

Local time

6:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, VA

Evening in Hampton on Sunday

Local time

6:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

86°F

Middletown, MD

104 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

2 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

4h 29m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hurt, VA to Hampton, VA covers 207.5 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Anderson Highway, VA 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 103.8 miles from Hurt, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Hurt, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.

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Trip from Hurt, VA to Hampton, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hampton, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hurt, VA

Hampton, VA

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 29m on the road

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