Trip from Raven, VA to Hampton, VA

Drive Time

7h 39m

Distance

403.4 mi

649 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

7h 29m ★

6 AM

7h 39m

8 AM

7h 59m

10 AM

7h 46m

12 PM

7h 44m

3 PM

7h 47m

5 PM

7h 58m

8 PM

7h 33m

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

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Hampton, VA

Sarah O'Shea

Trip Overview

Spanning 403.4 miles across Virginia, this cross-state journey connects Raven to Hampton in approximately 7 hours and 39 minutes. Given the significant travel time, this trek is best suited for a single, long day of driving if you prefer to reach your destination quickly. You should budget about $65 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because the entire route stays within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent cultural backdrop while transitioning from the rural landscape of Raven toward the coast. While manageable in one go, staying alert is key as you navigate this substantial trek from the western reaches of the state to the tidewater area.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

201.7 miles from Raven, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 53m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, as 83% of your journey is spent on major highways. You will rely heavily on I-64, I-81, and the Governor G. C. Peery Highway to bridge the gap between your starting point and the coast. The longest uninterrupted push occurs on I-64, which demands 154.5 miles of focus behind the wheel. The road personality shifts from the localized, winding feel of the Governor G. C. Peery Highway to the broader, faster pace of the interstate system. Be prepared for a straightforward, highway-focused drive that prioritizes efficiency over technical, backroad maneuvers.

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

There are about 26 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 154.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 82.6 miles in near I 81; US 11.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 403.4 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 82.6 miles (I 81; US 11): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 312.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 336.7 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.

82.6 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | I 81; US 11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81; US 11 toward I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

312.6 mi into trip | ~5h 54m 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

336.7 mi into trip | ~6h 21m 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

402.2 mi into trip | ~7h 35m 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

402.3 mi into trip | ~7h 36m 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 Along This Route

Between Raven, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Norfolk

312.6 mi in | ~5h 54m

Virginia Beach

336.7 mi in | ~6h 21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 64	154.5 mi	2h 49m
I 81	139.7 mi	2h 33m
Governor G C Peery Highway	27.3 mi	35m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	22.9 mi	25m
US 52	19.7 mi	22m
I 77	16 mi	17m
Trail of the Lonesome Pine	9.8 mi	11m
US 460 BUS	2.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: I 64 — 154.5 mi, about 2h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on State Route 806

19 ft · 0 sec · State Route 806

Continue on VA 67

1.1 mi · 1 min · Raven Road

Turn right onto US 460; VA 67

1.3 mi · 2 min · Gov George C Perry Highway

Take the exit onto US 460 BUS; VA 67

2.7 mi · 4 min · US 460 BUS; VA 67

Take the ramp

250 ft · 7 sec

Toward US 460 East: Claypool Hill

Merge onto US 460

2.4 mi · 4 min · Governor George C Peery Highway

Turn left onto US 19; US 460

27 mi · 35 min · Governor G C Peery Highway

Continue on US 19; US 460

9.8 mi · 11 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 52 Truck

2.3 mi · 2 min · US 52 Truck

Take the exit onto US 52

20 mi · 22 min · US 52

Continue on I 77

16 mi · 17 min · I 77

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81; US 11

140 mi · 2 hr 33 min · I 81; US 11

Toward I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 64; I 81

0.3 mi · 17 sec · I 64; I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64

90 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 64

Toward I 64 East: Richmond Use the none lane.

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 1 min

Exit 177 Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 295

23 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min

Exit 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 64

64 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 64

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec

Exit 265C Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

199 ft · 6 sec

Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the left / right lanes.

Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

Turn sharp left onto VA 134

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

Turn left onto VA 351

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

Turn right onto North King Street

524 ft · 19 sec · North King Street

Continue on North King Street

432 ft · 18 sec · North King Street

Arrive at destination

North King Street

Trip Plan

To tackle this 403.4-mile route effectively, plan for at least two strategic stops to break up the nearly eight-hour duration. Leaving early in the morning is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and ensure you reach Hampton before the end of the day. Since the drive relies so heavily on major interstates, monitor traffic reports for I-64 and I-81, as these arteries can experience congestion that might extend your total travel time. Keep your fuel budget of $65 in mind when selecting service stations, as prices can fluctuate significantly between rural sections and more populated corridors. Staying flexible with your two planned stops will help you maintain a steady, safe pace throughout the day.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 201.7 miles from Raven, VA, or about 3h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.5 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 89 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 201.7 miles or 3h 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 30m

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 Raven, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Raven, VA

This is one driving day of about 403.4 miles and 7h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Raven, VA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 154.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 201.7 mi from Raven, VA · 3h 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oakland, MD

202 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

Winston-Salem, NC

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 201.7 miles from Raven, 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 154.5 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.56 one way

$129.12 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 141 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$70.34	$140.68
premium	$4.78	$75.88	$151.77
diesel	$5.64	$89.62	$179.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$65

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 141.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	121	1	$42.36	$19.36
Efficient EV	100.9	1	$35.30	$16.14
EV Truck/SUV	161.4	2	$56.48	$25.82

Gas CO2

141 kg

EV CO2

47 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Raven, VA

Evening in Raven on Sunday

Local time

6:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, VA

Evening in Hampton on Sunday

Local time

6:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

76°F

Oakland, MD

202 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

7 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

7h 39m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Raven, VA to Hampton, VA covers 403.4 miles and takes about 7h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, I 81, Governor G C Peery 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 201.7 miles from Raven, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Raven, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

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Trip from Raven, VA to Hampton, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hampton, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Raven, VA

Hampton, VA

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 39m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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