The drive from Short Pump, VA to Hampton, VA covers 89.5 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, West Broad Street, North Armistead Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.8 miles on I 64.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.00 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
44.7 miles from Short Pump, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 89.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 46m highway drive covering 89.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and West Broad Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.8 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 14 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 86.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and West Broad Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pump Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Pump Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 250 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Pump Road
Continue onto Pump Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|US 250 / West Broad Street
Turn right onto US 250 / West Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
12.9 mi into trip|~18m in|I 64
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 75
Toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, Norfolk
8
88.3 mi into trip|~1h 43m 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
88.5 mi into trip|~1h 44m 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.
On the drive from Short Pump, VA to Hampton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.
Norfolk
12.9 mi in|~18m|via I 64
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
86.8 mi
1h 40m
West Broad Street
0.8 mi
1m
North Armistead Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Pump Road
0.3 mi
<1m
West Pembroke Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
North King Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 86.8 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Short Pump, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on Pump Road
0.1 mi·19 sec·Pump Road
2
Continue on Pump Road
0.2 mi·34 sec·Pump Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto US 250
0.8 mi·1 min·West Broad Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 64 East: RichmondUse the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 64
11 mi·14 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64
75 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 64
Exit 75Toward I 64 East: Williamsburg, NorfolkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Exit 265CToward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the left / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rip Rap Road
10
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
11
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
12
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft·19 sec·North King Street
13
Continue on North King Street
432 ft·18 sec·North King Street
14
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 44.7 miles from Short Pump, VA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.8 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 54m 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 29m
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 Short Pump, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Short Pump, VA
This is one driving day of about 89.5 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Short Pump, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 86.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.7 mi from Short Pump, VA
· 54m into the drive
The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Short Pump, 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 86.8 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.
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...
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...
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...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 18.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.00 one way
$27.99 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.30
$30.61
premium
$4.70
$16.56
$33.13
diesel
$5.61
$19.76
$39.52
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: 31.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.40
$4.30
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.83
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.53
$5.73
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Short Pump, VA
Night
in Short Pump on Thursday
Local time
10:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hampton, VA
Night
in Hampton on Thursday
Local time
10:32 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
18 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
1h 46m 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 Short Pump, VA to Hampton, VA covers 89.5 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, West Broad Street, North Armistead Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.7 miles from Short Pump, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.00 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 89.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Pump Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (US 250 / West Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Short Pump, VA to Hampton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield.
