Origin
Orange County, VA
Late night in Orange County on Friday
Local time
12:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orange County, VA to Hampton, VA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
141.5 mi
228 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 29m
10 AM
3h 14m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 15m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orange County, VA
Alex Raugust
Hampton, VA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orange County, VA to Hampton, VA covers 141.5 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Mountain Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.2 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.13 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.7 miles from Orange County, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 141.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Orange County, VA to Hampton, VA covers 141.5 miles and takes about 3h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 64.2 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 20.6 miles in near US 522; VA 208 / East 1st Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 141.5 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 20.6 miles (US 522; VA 208 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.3 miles (I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
20.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 522; VA 208 / East 1st Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 522; VA 208 / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
5
55.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
74.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m 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
140.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m 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
140.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m 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 Orange County, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
Norfolk
55 mi in
|
~1h 25m
Virginia Beach
74.8 mi in
|
~1h 47m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 64.2 mi | 1h 11m |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.5 mi | 21m |
| Mountain Road | 17.5 mi | 25m |
| Zachary Taylor Highway | 14.2 mi | 19m |
| Jefferson Highway | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Kendall Road | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Pendleton Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Lahore Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 64.2 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange County, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on Bickers Lane
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Bickers Lane
2
Turn left onto SR 600
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Kendall Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 629
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Lahore Road
4
Turn right onto US 522
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Zachary Taylor Highway
5
Turn right
192 ft
·
5 sec
6
Turn right onto US 522; VA 208
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Zachary Taylor Highway
7
Continue on US 522; VA 208
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Louisa Avenue
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 522; VA 208
431 ft
·
22 sec
·
East 1st Street
9
Turn left onto US 522
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mineral Avenue
10
Continue on US 522
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Pendleton Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 33; US 522
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Jefferson Highway
12
Continue on US 33
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Mountain Road
13
Continue on US 33
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Staples Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 295: Washington, Norfolk
15
Merge onto I 295
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Exit 28A
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 64
64 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the left / right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Rip Rap Road
21
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Armistead Avenue
22
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Pembroke Avenue
23
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft
·
19 sec
·
North King Street
24
Continue on North King Street
432 ft
·
18 sec
·
North King Street
25
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 70.7 miles from Orange County, VA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.2 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 31 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.7 miles or 1h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Orange County, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Orange County, VA
This is one driving day of about 141.5 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Orange County, 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 64.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.7 mi from Orange County, VA · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.7 miles from Orange County, 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 64.2 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
$22.13 one way
$44.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $24.19 | $48.39 |
| premium | $4.70 | $26.19 | $52.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.86 | $6.79 |
| Efficient EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.38 | $5.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.81 | $9.06 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Hampton, VA
Late night in Hampton on Friday
Local time
12:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Ashland, VA
71 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
25 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 5m 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 Orange County, VA to Hampton, VA covers 141.5 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, Mountain Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.7 miles from Orange County, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.13 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 18 significant decision points across 141.5 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 20.6 miles (US 522; VA 208 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.3 miles (I 295 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Orange County, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.
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