Traveling from Victoria to Hampton covers 142.8 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 4 minutes. Since the entire journey stays within the Southeast region of Virginia, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $23 on fuel, making this a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway. The route utilizes a mix of roads, including New Cox Road, Roxbury Road, and a significant portion of I-64. Whether you are heading to the coast for work or leisure, this straightforward path provides a reliable link between the two areas.
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
71.4 miles from Victoria, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 142.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This trip offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied behind the wheel. While you will navigate local stretches on New Cox Road and Roxbury Road, roughly 43% of your journey consists of highway driving. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 54.3 miles while cruising on I-64, which allows for a steady pace once you merge onto the interstate. The transition from smaller local roads to the faster highway environment defines the character of this drive. Expect a combination of technical turns and open lanes as you move through the diverse landscape of the region.
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 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 54.3 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 56.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 142.8 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 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.2 miles (US 460 BUS; VA 36 / East Wythe Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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56.7 mi into trip|~1h 19m 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...
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57 mi into trip|~1h 20m 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
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57.2 mi into trip|~1h 20m in|US 460 BUS; VA 36 / East Wythe Street
Merge onto US 460 BUS; VA 36 / East Wythe Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
141.6 mi into trip|~3h 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
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141.8 mi into trip|~3h 1m 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 Victoria, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Historic Old Towne Petersburg.
Norfolk
49.6 mi in|~1h 10m|via US 460
Historic Old Towne Petersburg
56.7 mi in|~1h 19m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
54.3 mi
1h
New Cox Road
23 mi
28m
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi
17m
US 460
7.1 mi
9m
East Colonial Trail Highway
4.3 mi
5m
Blackstone Road
4 mi
5m
East Washington Street
3.6 mi
4m
K-V Road
3.6 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 54.3 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Victoria, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on VA 40; VA 49 Truck
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
2
Continue on VA 40
3.6 mi·4 min·K-V Road
3
Continue on VA 40
1.8 mi·3 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto SR 1101
0.3 mi·53 sec·West 6th Avenue
5
Turn left onto VA 40
0.7 mi·1 min·South Broad Street
6
Continue on VA 40
4.0 mi·5 min·Blackstone Road
7
Continue on VA 40
3.0 mi·4 min·Kenbridge Road
8
Continue on VA 40
2.0 mi·2 min·Richmond-Raleigh Highway
9
Continue on VA 40
1.2 mi·2 min·South Main Street
10
Turn left onto US 460 Business
277 ft·12 sec·Church Street
11
Turn right onto South Brown Street
0.2 mi·38 sec·South Brown Street
12
Turn left onto Nottoway Avenue
380 ft·12 sec·Nottoway Avenue
13
Turn right onto SR 606
1.7 mi·3 min·North West Avenue
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·33 sec
Toward US 460 East: Petersburg
15
Merge onto US 460
1.2 mi·1 min·East Colonial Trail Road
16
Continue on US 460
4.3 mi·5 min·East Colonial Trail Highway
17
Continue on US 460
23 mi·28 min·New Cox Road
18
Continue on US 460
1.2 mi·1 min·Airport Street
19
Take the exit onto US 460
7.1 mi·9 min·US 460
Toward I 85 North, I 95 North, US 460 East: Petersburg, Norfolk
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 69Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne PetersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward US 301 South: Wythe StreetUse the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto US 460 BUS; VA 36
0.6 mi·47 sec·East Wythe Street
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on VA 36
3.6 mi·4 min·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on VA 36
2.0 mi·2 min·Oaklawn Boulevard
25
Continue on VA 36
2.2 mi·2 min·Winston Churchill Drive
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 straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Exit 265CToward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse 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
Because this drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around traffic patterns. With only one recommended stop planned, you can easily reach your destination in one go, though taking a break halfway helps keep you refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Victoria, as the $23 estimated cost is based on consistent driving conditions. Since you will spend a large portion of your time on I-64, try to avoid peak rush hour periods to ensure a smoother transition onto the interstate. Planning your single stop near the transition from local roads to I-64 is a smart way to break up the change in road types.
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 71.4 miles from Victoria, VA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.3 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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.4 miles or 1h 38m 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 33m
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 Victoria, 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 Victoria, VA
This is one driving day of about 142.8 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Victoria, 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 54.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.4 mi from Victoria, VA
· 1h 38m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 49.2
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
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...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 142.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.33 one way
$44.66 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$24.42
$48.83
premium
$4.70
$26.43
$52.86
diesel
$5.61
$31.53
$63.06
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: 50 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
42.8
0
$14.99
$6.85
Efficient EV
35.7
0
$12.50
$5.71
EV Truck/SUV
57.1
0
$19.99
$9.14
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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Victoria, VA
Afternoon
in Victoria on Friday
Local time
1:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hampton, VA
Afternoon
in Hampton on Friday
Local time
1:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 12 mph3% chanceLive forecast
79°F
Colonial Heights, 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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 4m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Victoria, VA to Hampton, VA covers 142.8 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, New Cox Road, Roxbury Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.4 miles from Victoria, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.33 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 22 significant decision points across 142.8 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 56.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.2 miles (US 460 BUS; VA 36 / East Wythe Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Victoria, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Historic Old Towne Petersburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Petersburg National Battlefield, Colonial National Historical Park and Fort Monroe National Monument.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
