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Trip from Matoaca, VA to Hampton, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

90.6 mi

146 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

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Downtown Matoaca, VA, VA

Matoaca, VA

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Hampton, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Matoaca, VA to Hampton, VA covers 90.6 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, Roxbury Road, East Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.3 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.17 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

45.3 miles from Matoaca, VA

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 90.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Matoaca, VA to Hampton, VA covers 90.6 miles and takes about 1h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 54.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near VA 36 / River 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 90.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (VA 36 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (VA 36 / North Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (VA 36 / East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | VA 36 / River Road

Turn right onto VA 36 / River Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | VA 36 / North Sycamore Street

Turn right onto VA 36 / North Sycamore Street

Navigation decision point

6
5.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | VA 36 / East Washington Street

At end of road, turn left onto VA 36 / East Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
89.4 mi into trip | ~1h 49m 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
89.6 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 54.3 mi 1h
Roxbury Road 13.3 mi 17m
East Washington Street 3.5 mi 4m
Emmaus Church Road 3 mi 4m
River Road 2.9 mi 4m
Winston Churchill Drive 2.2 mi 2m
Oaklawn Boulevard 2 mi 2m
Jordan Point Road 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 54.3 mi, about 1h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Fitzhugh Street

287 ft · 17 sec · Fitzhugh Street
2

Turn left onto SR 1304

163 ft · 9 sec · Wilcox Street
3

Turn right onto VA 36

2.9 mi · 4 min · River Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on VA 36

0.8 mi · 1 min · Chesterfield Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Continue on VA 36

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Fleet Street
6

Turn left onto VA 36

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Grove Avenue
7

Continue on VA 36

0.1 mi · 18 sec · West Old Street
8

Turn right onto VA 36

484 ft · 18 sec · North Sycamore Street
9

Turn left onto East Bank Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Bank Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

At end of road, turn left onto VA 36

3.5 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
11

Continue on VA 36

2.0 mi · 2 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
12

Continue on VA 36

2.2 mi · 2 min · Winston Churchill Drive
13

Turn right onto VA 10; VA 156 BUS

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
14

Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS

1.9 mi · 2 min · James River Drive
15

Turn left onto VA 106; VA 156

1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road
16

Continue on VA 106; VA 156

13 mi · 17 min · Roxbury Road
17

Continue on VA 106

3.0 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road
18

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
19

Merge onto I 64; VA 33

54 mi · 1 hr · I 64; VA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec
Exit 265C Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork

199 ft · 6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the left / right lanes.
22

Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road
23

Turn sharp left onto VA 134

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
24

Turn left onto VA 351

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
25

Turn right onto North King Street

524 ft · 19 sec · North King Street
26

Continue on North King Street

432 ft · 18 sec · North King Street
27

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 45.3 miles from Matoaca, VA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.3 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 20 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.3 miles or 1h 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 32m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Matoaca, VA

This is one driving day of about 90.6 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Matoaca, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 54.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.3 mi from Matoaca, VA · 1h into the drive

town in southeastern Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Windsor, VA

45 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.

Popular next leg

Windsor, VA to Hampton, VA

63.9 mi · 1h 16m

Pacing Suggestions

Hopewell, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Williamsburg, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.3 miles from Matoaca, 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.

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 68.8
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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 90.6
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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.17 one way

$28.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $15.49 $30.98
premium $4.70 $16.77 $33.54
diesel $5.61 $20.00 $40.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35
Efficient EV 22.7 0 $7.93 $3.62
EV Truck/SUV 36.2 0 $12.68 $5.80

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Matoaca, VA

Night in Matoaca on Friday

Local time

11:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, VA

Night in Hampton on Friday

Local time

11:11 PM

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

13 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 53m 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 Matoaca, VA to Hampton, VA covers 90.6 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, Roxbury Road, East Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.3 miles from Matoaca, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.17 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 90.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (VA 36 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (VA 36 / North Sycamore Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (VA 36 / East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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

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

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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