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Trip from Lawrenceville, 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 56m

Distance

109.6 mi

176 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

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

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town in Virginia, United States

Lawrenceville, VA

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Hampton, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lawrenceville, VA to Hampton, VA covers 109.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Main Street, Lawrenceville Plank Road, Governor Harrison Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.14 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

54.8 miles from Lawrenceville, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 109.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 109.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street 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 Lawrenceville, VA to Hampton, VA is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Lawrenceville, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Main Street — —
Lawrenceville Plank Road — —
Governor Harrison Parkway — —
Pleasant Shade Drive — —
West Atlantic Street — —
Southampton Parkway — —
West Military Highway — —
I 664 North — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Hicks Street

10 ft · 5 sec · West Hicks Street
2

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
3

Continue on Lawrenceville Plank Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Lawrenceville Plank Road
4

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 22 sec
5

Merge slight left onto Governor Harrison Parkway

9.8 mi · 13 min · Governor Harrison Parkway
6

Continue on Pleasant Shade Drive

6.4 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Shade Drive
7

Continue on West Atlantic Street

5.1 mi · 6 min · West Atlantic Street
8

Continue on Southampton Parkway

62 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Southampton Parkway
9

Continue on West Military Highway

2.6 mi · 3 min · West Military Highway
10

Take the exit straight toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton
11

Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

8.3 mi · 10 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
12

Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel

4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
13

Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

4.9 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
14

Take the exit slight right toward Powerplant Parkway, Powhatan Parkway

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Powerplant Parkway, Powhatan Parkway
15

Turn right onto Powhatan Parkway

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Powhatan Parkway
16

Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

2.6 mi · 5 min · West Pembroke Avenue
17

Turn right onto North King Street

525 ft · 20 sec · North King Street
18

Continue on North King Street

433 ft · 19 sec · North King Street
19

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.8 miles from Lawrenceville, VA, or about 58m 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 24 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.8 miles or 58m 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 35m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lawrenceville, VA

This is one driving day of about 109.6 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Lawrenceville, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.8 mi from Lawrenceville, VA · 58m into the drive

Downtown South Suffolk, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

South Suffolk, VA

55 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

Emporia, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Suffolk, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.8 miles from Lawrenceville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Tae's Soul Food Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lawrenceville, Virginia

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14348485136

Top Coffee Stop

StoreHouse Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Franklin, Virginia

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 54.8

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+17575710042

Visit website

Gather Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Chesapeake, Virginia

2.7 mi

Tae's Soul Food Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Lawrenceville, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14348485136

StoreHouse Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 54.8

Franklin, Virginia

Hours: 7:30 am–2:30 pm

+17575710042

Visit website

Gather Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 101.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 54.8

Franklin, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 70.5

Suffolk, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 94

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+33172676914

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 94

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Ford Charge Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 94

Chesapeake, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 15.7

Emporia, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 15.7

Emporia, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Mill Point Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 109.6

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+17577276348

Visit website

Virginia Air & Space Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 109.6

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17577270900

Visit website

Lake Meade Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 78.3

Suffolk, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17575147250

Visit website

Victory Landing Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 101.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+17578867912

Visit website

The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 101.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17572472360

Visit website

Casemate Museum of Fort Monroe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 109.6

Fort Monroe, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17576908181

Visit website

Virginia War Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 101.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+17572478523

Visit website

Fort Fun Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 101.8

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17578867912

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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 109.6
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
View on nps.gov
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...

19 mi from route ~49 min detour $15 near mile 105.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.14 one way

$34.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $18.74 $37.48
premium $4.70 $20.28 $40.57
diesel $5.61 $24.20 $48.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.9 0 $11.51 $5.26
Efficient EV 27.4 0 $9.59 $4.38
EV Truck/SUV 43.8 0 $15.34 $7.01

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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 16, 2026

Origin

Lawrenceville, VA

Morning in Lawrenceville on Friday

Local time

10:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, VA

Morning in Hampton on Friday

Local time

10:38 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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 56m 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 Lawrenceville, VA to Hampton, VA covers 109.6 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Main Street, Lawrenceville Plank Road, Governor Harrison Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 54.8 miles from Lawrenceville, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.14 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 Lawrenceville, VA to Hampton, VA is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Lawrenceville, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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