The drive from New Market, VA to Hampton, VA covers 200 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Spotswood Trail, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.1 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
100 miles from New Market, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 200 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 7m highway drive covering 200 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and Spotswood Trail. The longest continuous stretch is about 104.1 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 29 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 104.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Spotswood Trail. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.7 miles in near US 33 BUS.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 200 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 23.7 miles (US 33 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 109.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
23.7 mi into trip|~36m in|US 33 BUS
Turn left onto US 33 BUS
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
109.2 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
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 177
Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
8
133.3 mi into trip|~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
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 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
8
198.8 mi into trip|~4h 4m 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
199 mi into trip|~4h 4m 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 New Market, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Norfolk
109.2 mi in|~2h 23m
Virginia Beach
133.3 mi in|~2h 49m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
104.1 mi
1h 54m
Spotswood Trail
30.5 mi
41m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi
25m
US 340
17.1 mi
26m
James Madison Highway
11 mi
15m
East Lee Highway
6 mi
8m
Stanardsville By-Pass
2.2 mi
3m
US 15
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 104.1 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Market, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on this road
30 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto SR 1002
0.7 mi·1 min·East Old Cross Road
3
Turn right onto US 211
6.0 mi·8 min·East Lee Highway
4
Turn right onto US 340
17 mi·26 min·US 340
5
Turn left onto US 33 BUS
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 33 BUS
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 33
13 mi·16 min·Spotswood Trail
7
Turn straight onto US 33
2.2 mi·3 min·Stanardsville By-Pass
8
Continue on US 33
12 mi·17 min·Spotswood Trail
9
Enter roundabout onto US 33
167 ft·3 sec·Spotswood Trail
10
Continue on US 33
5.4 mi·8 min·Spotswood Trail
11
Continue on US 33; VA 231
0.2 mi·14 sec·North Main Street
12
Enter roundabout onto US 15; US 33
72 ft·0 sec·US 15; US 33
13
Continue on US 15; US 33
0.7 mi·1 min·US 15; US 33
14
Turn slight right onto US 15; US 33
0.4 mi·34 sec·Martinsburg Avenue
15
Continue on US 15; US 33
11 mi·15 min·James Madison Highway
16
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
17
Merge onto I 64
40 mi·43 min·I 64
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
1.2 mi·1 min
Exit 177Toward I 295 North: Washington, NorfolkUse the slight right lane.
19
Continue on I 295
23 mi·25 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
1.3 mi·2 min
Exit 28AToward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 64
64 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Exit 265CToward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the left / right lanes.
24
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rip Rap Road
25
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
26
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
27
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft·19 sec·North King Street
28
Continue on North King Street
432 ft·18 sec·North King Street
29
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
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 100 miles from New Market, VA, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.1 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 44 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100 miles or 2h 13m 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 25m
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 New Market, 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 New Market, VA
This is one driving day of about 200 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from New Market, 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 104.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100 mi from New Market, VA
· 2h 13m into the drive
The midpoint is around 100 miles from New Market, 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 104.1 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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
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...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
$15
near mile 179.3
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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...
Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet wooded hollows. With over...
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...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 131
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60
0
$21.00
$9.60
Efficient EV
50
0
$17.50
$8.00
EV Truck/SUV
80
0
$28.00
$12.80
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
New Market, VA
Afternoon
in New Market on Saturday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hampton, VA
Afternoon
in Hampton on Saturday
Local time
12:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
16 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
4h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Market, VA to Hampton, VA covers 200 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Spotswood Trail, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100 miles from New Market, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.28 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 200 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 23.7 miles (US 33 BUS): Lane positioning matters here; at 109.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Market, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
