Origin
Lynchburg, VA
Late night in Lynchburg on Wednesday
Local time
2:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lynchburg, VA to Hampton, VA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
189.9 mi
306 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lynchburg, VA
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Hampton, VA
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Trip Overview
This 189.9-mile drive from Lynchburg to Hampton, Virginia, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 58 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-64, Anderson Highway, and VA-24, with about 60% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $30, making it a budget-friendly excursion. This route offers a mixed driving experience, connecting two locations within the Southeast region of Virginia. It's a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stay.
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
95 miles from Lynchburg, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant portion, 60%, on highways for efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 74.8 miles on I-64, offering a period of consistent cruising. While much of the journey involves highway driving, you'll also navigate segments on Anderson Highway and VA-24, which can offer a different pace. This blend means you'll experience both faster highway speeds and potentially more varied road conditions as you progress toward Hampton.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 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 112.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 189.9 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 112.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
112.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m 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,...
8
113.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m 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...
9
113.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m 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
8
188.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m 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
188.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m 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.
Between Lynchburg, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.
Appomattox
19.7 mi in
|
~29m
|
via VA 24
Charlottesville
112.5 mi in
|
~2h 28m
Norfolk
112.5 mi in
|
~2h 28m
Richmond International Airport
112.5 mi in
|
~2h 28m
Virginia Beach
113.5 mi in
|
~2h 30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 74.8 mi | 1h 24m |
| Anderson Highway | 36.7 mi | 48m |
| VA 24 | 18.9 mi | 21m |
| Richmond Highway | 16.4 mi | 21m |
| Powhite Parkway | 11.5 mi | 15m |
| East James Anderson Highway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| West James Anderson Highway | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| Old Hundred Road | 5.1 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 74.8 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lynchburg, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on 10th Street
221 ft
·
13 sec
·
10th Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Continue on Concord Turnpike
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Concord Turnpike
5
Turn left onto US 29; US 460
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Richmond Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit onto VA 24
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
VA 24
Toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
7
Turn slight left onto VA 24
19 mi
·
21 min
·
VA 24
8
Continue on US 60
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
West James Anderson Highway
9
Continue on US 60
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East James Anderson Highway
10
Continue on US 60
37 mi
·
48 min
·
Anderson Highway
11
Continue on US 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Midlothian Turnpike
12
Turn right onto SR 652
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Hundred Road
Use the straight lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto SR 652
147 ft
·
5 sec
·
Old Hundred Road
14
Continue on SR 652
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Old Hundred Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on VA 76
9.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Powhite Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Powhite Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
VA 146
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto VA 195
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Downtown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
19
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.
20
Merge onto I 95
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 75
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 64
75 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
I 64
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the left / right lanes.
26
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Rip Rap Road
27
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Armistead Avenue
28
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Pembroke Avenue
29
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft
·
19 sec
·
North King Street
30
Continue on North King Street
432 ft
·
18 sec
·
North King Street
31
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
This is a manageable one-day drive, so you have the flexibility to leave when you're ready, though an early start will give you ample time to reach Hampton without feeling rushed. With a total duration of under 4 hours, you'll likely only need one planned stop for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch of 74.8 miles on I-64, as services can sometimes be more spread out on interstates. Given the relatively short distance and duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day.
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 95 miles from Lynchburg, VA, or about 2h 4m 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95 miles or 2h 4m 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 18m
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 Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg, VA
This is one driving day of about 189.9 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lynchburg, 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 95 mi from Lynchburg, VA · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 95 miles from Lynchburg, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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
$29.70 one way
$59.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.47 | $64.94 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.15 | $70.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.93 | $83.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Concord Turnpike
(2.9 mi)
$0.20
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
$30
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57 | 0 | $19.94 | $9.12 |
| Efficient EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.62 | $7.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76 | 0 | $26.59 | $12.15 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Hampton, VA
Late night in Hampton on Wednesday
Local time
2:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Middletown, MD
95 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
8 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
3h 58m 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 Lynchburg, VA to Hampton, VA covers 189.9 miles and takes about 3h 58m 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 95 miles from Lynchburg, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.70 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 189.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 112.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 113.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lynchburg, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.
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