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Trip from Lakeside, VA to Hampton, VA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

81.9 mi

132 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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Downtown Lakeside, VA, VA

Lakeside, VA

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Hampton, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lakeside, VA to Hampton, VA covers 81.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, Dumbarton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.4 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.81 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.

Midpoint

41 miles from Lakeside, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 81.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 81.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.4 miles on I 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 75.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Dumbarton Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (Dumbarton Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Dumbarton Road

Turn left onto Dumbarton Road

Navigation decision point

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Merge onto I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
5.3 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 64

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 75 Toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
8
80.8 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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
9
80.9 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Lakeside, VA to Hampton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.

Norfolk

5.3 mi in | ~9m | via I 64

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 75.4 mi 1h 25m
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike 3.9 mi 5m
Dumbarton Road 0.5 mi 1m
North Armistead Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Lakeside Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
West Pembroke Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Cedar Croft Street 0.3 mi 1m
Hermitage Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 75.4 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cedar Croft Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cedar Croft Street
2

Turn left onto Dumbarton Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Dumbarton Road
3

Turn right onto VA 161

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Lakeside Avenue
4

Continue on VA 161

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Hermitage Road
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
6

Merge onto I 95

3.9 mi · 5 min · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64

75 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 64
Exit 75 Toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec
Exit 265C Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

199 ft · 6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the left / right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road
11

Turn sharp left onto VA 134

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
12

Turn left onto VA 351

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
13

Turn right onto North King Street

524 ft · 19 sec · North King Street
14

Continue on North King Street

432 ft · 18 sec · North King Street
15

Arrive at destination

North King Street

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41 miles from Lakeside, VA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.4 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 18 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41 miles or 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 21m

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 Lakeside, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lakeside, VA

This is one driving day of about 81.9 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Lakeside, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 75.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41 mi from Lakeside, VA · 49m into the drive

Downtown Williamsburg, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Williamsburg, VA

41 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

Highland Springs, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Williamsburg, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41 miles from Lakeside, 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 75.4 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.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On May 13, 1607, Jamestown was established as the first permanent English settlement in North America. Three cultures came together – European, Virginia Indian and African–to create a new society that...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour $15 near mile 59.3
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escapi...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 81.9
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Two hundred ninety-two days, eight offensives, over 70,000 casualties, U. S. Colored Troops, and the decline of Gen. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia all describe the Siege of Petersburg. U.S. forces c...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour Free near mile 11.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.81 one way

$25.61 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $14.00 $28.01
premium $4.70 $15.16 $30.32
diesel $5.61 $18.08 $36.16

Estimated Tolls: $0.27

Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (3.9 mi) $0.27

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

$13

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.6 0 $8.60 $3.93
Efficient EV 20.5 0 $7.17 $3.28
EV Truck/SUV 32.8 0 $11.47 $5.24

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 13, 2026

Origin

Lakeside, VA

Evening in Lakeside on Thursday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, VA

Evening in Hampton on Thursday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Williamsburg, VA

41 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

1h 37m 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 Lakeside, VA to Hampton, VA covers 81.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, Dumbarton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41 miles from Lakeside, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.81 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 81.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.3 miles (Dumbarton Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 95 / Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lakeside, VA to Hampton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield.

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