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Trip from Jolivue, 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

2h 50m

Distance

183.8 mi

296 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 44m

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

Downtown Jolivue, VA, VA

Jolivue, VA

Vika Glitter

independent city in Virginia, United States

Hampton, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Jolivue, VA to Hampton, VA covers 183.8 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Woodrow Wilson Parkway, I 64 East, I 295 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.74 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

91.9 miles from Jolivue, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 183.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 183.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Woodrow Wilson Parkway 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 Jolivue, VA to Hampton, VA is easy. At 2h 50m 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 Jolivue, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Woodrow Wilson Parkway
I 64 East
I 295 North
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Armistead Avenue
Rip Rap Road
North Armistead Avenue
West Pembroke Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Woodrow Wilson Parkway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lee Jackson Highway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lee Jackson Highway
2

Take the ramp slight right

0.2 mi · 28 sec
3

Merge slight left onto Woodrow Wilson Parkway

0.5 mi · 39 sec · Woodrow Wilson Parkway
4

Keep slight left to continue on Woodrow Wilson Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Woodrow Wilson Parkway
5

Merge slight left

1.0 mi · 1 min
6

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

90 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 64 East: Richmond
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
8

Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

23 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
10

Merge slight left

64 mi · 1 hr 11 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
12

Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

200 ft · 7 sec · Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
13

Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road
14

Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
15

Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
16

Turn right onto North King Street

525 ft · 20 sec · North King Street
17

Continue on North King Street

433 ft · 19 sec · North King Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.9 miles from Jolivue, VA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

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 40 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 91.9 miles or 1h 25m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 19m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Jolivue, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Jolivue, VA

This is one driving day of about 183.8 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Jolivue, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 91.9 mi from Jolivue, VA · 1h 25m into the drive

town in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashland, VA

92 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

Charlottesville, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashland, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.9 miles from Jolivue, 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.

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

$28.74 one way

$57.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $31.43 $62.85
premium $4.70 $34.02 $68.03
diesel $5.61 $40.58 $81.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.1 0 $19.30 $8.82
Efficient EV 46 0 $16.08 $7.35
EV Truck/SUV 73.5 0 $25.73 $11.76

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Jolivue, VA

Late night in Jolivue on Friday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, VA

Late night in Hampton on Friday

Local time

4:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Ashland, VA

92 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

21 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

2h 50m 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 Jolivue, VA to Hampton, VA covers 183.8 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Woodrow Wilson Parkway, I 64 East, I 295 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 91.9 miles from Jolivue, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.74 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Jolivue, VA to Hampton, VA is easy. At 2h 50m 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 Jolivue, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Jolivue, VA to Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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