Origin
Stuart, VA
Afternoon in Stuart on Sunday
Local time
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stuart, VA to Hampton, VA
Drive Time
5h 48m
Distance
281.1 mi
452 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 35m
★
6 AM
5h 48m
8 AM
6h 14m
10 AM
5h 57m
12 PM
5h 55m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 13m
8 PM
5h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, VA
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
Traveling from Stuart to Hampton covers 281.1 miles of Virginia landscape, typically requiring about 5 hours and 48 minutes of time behind the wheel. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your journey will take you across the Southeast region using a combination of US 58, I-85, and I-64. With a fuel budget of approximately $45, the drive is relatively economical for a long-distance excursion. Whether you are heading to the coast for business or pleasure, this route offers a straightforward path between these two points in the Commonwealth.
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
140.5 miles from Stuart, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with major interstate highway travel. You will spend roughly 51% of your time on highways, which helps maintain a steady pace across the 281.1-mile distance. Expect the terrain to shift as you transition between rural stretches and more congested interstate corridors. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 56.4-mile segment on I-85, providing a consistent flow for long-distance cruising. Overall, the road offers a blend of regional connectivity that keeps the driving experience varied rather than strictly monotonous.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 56.4 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 112 miles in near US 58 / Clarksville Bypass.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 281.1 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 112 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
112 mi into trip
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~2h 26m in
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US 58 / Clarksville Bypass
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 / Clarksville Bypass toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
8
195 mi into trip
|
~4h 3m in
Take the exit toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
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 69
Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic...
8
195.3 mi into trip
|
~4h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
8
279.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 44m 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
280 mi into trip
|
~5h 45m 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 Stuart, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Hill and Historic Old Towne Petersburg.
Hill
112 mi in
|
~2h 26m
|
via US 58
Historic Old Towne Petersburg
195 mi in
|
~4h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 85 | 56.4 mi | 1h 1m |
| I 64 | 54.3 mi | 1h |
| US 58 | 29.4 mi | 37m |
| Clarksville Bypass | 22.9 mi | 29m |
| Philpott Road | 19.7 mi | 25m |
| Bill Tuck Highway | 18.8 mi | 24m |
| Jeb Stuart Highway | 14 mi | 18m |
| Roxbury Road | 13.3 mi | 17m |
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stuart, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on US 58 BUS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Blue Ridge Street
2
Turn right onto US 58
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Jeb Stuart Highway
3
Continue on US 58
8.4 mi
·
11 min
·
A. L. Philpott Highway
4
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 220 South
5
Merge onto US 58; US 220
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
William F Stone Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
15 mi
·
19 min
·
US 58
Toward US 58 East: Danville
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 58
14 mi
·
17 min
·
US 58
Toward US 58 East
8
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
9
Merge onto US 58; US 360
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Boston Road
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Highway
11
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Philpott Road
12
Continue on US 58; US 360
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Bill Tuck Highway
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
Use the none lane.
16
Continue on US 58
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hill Bypass
17
Continue on US 58
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Atlantic Street
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
19
Merge onto I 85
56 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 85
Use the none lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 69
Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto US 460 BUS; VA 36
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Wythe Street
Use the none lane.
23
Continue on VA 36
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Washington Street
Use the none lane.
24
Continue on VA 36
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
Use the none lane.
25
Continue on VA 36
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Churchill Drive
Use the none lane.
26
Turn right onto VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Randolph Road
27
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
James River Drive
28
Turn left onto VA 106; VA 156
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jordan Point Road
29
Continue on VA 106; VA 156
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Roxbury Road
30
Continue on VA 106
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Emmaus Church Road
31
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
32
Merge onto I 64; VA 33
54 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 64; VA 33
Use the none lane.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the left / right lanes.
35
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Rip Rap Road
36
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Armistead Avenue
37
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Pembroke Avenue
38
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft
·
19 sec
·
North King Street
39
Continue on North King Street
432 ft
·
18 sec
·
North King Street
40
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour and 48-minute trip, plan to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic periods on the interstates. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs before hitting the final leg of the journey. Keep your $45 fuel budget in mind when selecting your pit stop, as prices can fluctuate between rural areas and larger transit hubs. Given the length of the drive, staying flexible with your schedule is your biggest advantage. Be sure to monitor the traffic conditions on I-64 as you approach the Hampton area, as this final stretch can often be the most congested part of your day.
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 140.5 miles from Stuart, VA, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.4 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.5 miles or 3h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 49m
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 Stuart, 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 Stuart, VA
This is one driving day of about 281.1 miles and 5h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stuart, 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 85 for about 56.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 140.5 mi from Stuart, VA · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
141 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 140.5 miles from Stuart, 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.
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
$44.99 one way
$89.97 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
98 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $49.02 | $98.03 |
| premium | $4.78 | $52.88 | $105.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $62.45 | $124.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.3 | 1 | $29.52 | $13.49 |
| Efficient EV | 70.3 | 0 | $24.60 | $11.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 112.4 | 1 | $39.35 | $17.99 |
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Hampton, VA
Afternoon in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
3:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
86°F
Middletown, MD
141 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
5 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
5h 48m 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 Stuart, VA to Hampton, VA covers 281.1 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 85, I 64, US 58. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 140.5 miles from Stuart, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.99 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 23 significant decision points across 281.1 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 112 miles (US 58 / Clarksville Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Stuart, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Hill and Historic Old Towne Petersburg.
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