Origin
Waverly, VA
Morning in Waverly on Thursday
Local time
10:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waverly, VA to Hampton, VA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waverly, VA
Mitchell Luo
Hampton, VA
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Trip Overview
This 52-mile drive from Waverly, VA to Hampton, VA takes approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $8. The journey primarily follows local roads like General Mahone Highway, Broadwater Road, and Foursquare Road, offering a more intimate driving experience. Given its relatively short distance and duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This route offers a straightforward connection within the Southeast region, making it an easy transit between these two Virginia locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 12% of the journey on highways. Your longest stretch without a significant turn will be approximately 8.2 miles along General Mahone Highway. The character of the drive is defined by its frequent transitions and engagement with local roadways, rather than long stretches of high-speed travel. This means you'll be navigating a more varied road environment, typical of connecting smaller towns and communities within Virginia.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
General Mahone Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in near SR 620 / Broadwater Road.
Route Complexity
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 15 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 14.4 miles (SR 620 / Broadwater Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles (US 258; VA 10): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
SR 620 / Broadwater Road
Turn left onto SR 620 / Broadwater Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
30.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
US 258; VA 10
Turn right onto US 258; VA 10
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
8
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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 Waverly, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Virginia Beach, Williamsburg and Richmond.
Virginia Beach
48.3 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Williamsburg
48.3 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Richmond
48.3 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Mahone Highway | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Broadwater Road | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Foursquare Road | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| James River Bridge | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| US 258 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| General Mahone Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Mercury Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Brewers Neck Boulevard | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
General Mahone Highway
— 8.2 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waverly, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on VA 40
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 460
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
South County Drive
3
Continue on US 460
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
General Mahone Highway
4
Continue on US 460
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North County Drive
5
Continue on US 460
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
General Mahone Highway
6
Continue on US 460
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Mahone Highway
7
Continue on US 460
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
General Mahone Boulevard
8
Turn left onto SR 620
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Broadwater Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on SR 620
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Foursquare Road
10
Turn left onto US 258
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Courthouse Highway
11
Continue on US 258
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn right onto US 258; VA 10
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
US 258; VA 10
Use the left lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 258
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Brewers Neck Boulevard
14
Turn left onto US 17; US 258; VA 32
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Carrollton Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
James River Bridge
16
Continue on US 17; US 258; VA 32
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Mercury Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
155 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 64 East, I 64 West, SR 134 North: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, Richmond
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 64
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the left / right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Rip Rap Road
23
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Armistead Avenue
24
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Pembroke Avenue
25
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft
·
19 sec
·
North King Street
26
Continue on North King Street
432 ft
·
18 sec
·
North King Street
27
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Waverly, VA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Waverly, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.13 one way
$16.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.62 | $19.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Morning in Hampton on Thursday
Local time
10:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
1h 23m 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 Waverly, VA to Hampton, VA covers 52 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are General Mahone Highway, Broadwater Road, Foursquare Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Waverly, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.13 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 52 miles you will encounter 15 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 14.4 miles (SR 620 / Broadwater Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles (US 258; VA 10): Lane positioning matters here; at 48.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Waverly, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Virginia Beach, Williamsburg and Richmond.
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