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Trip from Weyers Cave, VA to Hampton, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

195.5 mi

315 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 51m ★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m

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

Downtown Weyers Cave, VA, VA

Weyers Cave, VA

Siarhei Nester

independent city in Virginia, United States

Hampton, VA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Weyers Cave, VA to Hampton, VA covers 195.5 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Houff Road, Weyers Cave Road, I 64 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.57 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

97.7 miles from Weyers Cave, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 195.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 195.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Houff Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Weyers Cave, VA to Hampton, VA is easy. At 3h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weyers Cave, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Houff Road
Weyers Cave Road
I 64 East
I 295 North
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Armistead Avenue
Rip Rap Road
North Armistead Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Houff Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Depot Road

187 ft · 13 sec · Depot Road
2

Turn right onto Houff Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Houff Road
3

Turn right onto Weyers Cave Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Weyers Cave Road
4

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
5

Merge slight left

13 mi · 14 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond

0.6 mi · 54 sec · I 64 East: Richmond
7

Merge slight right

90 mi · 1 hr 37 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk
9

Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

23 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

1.3 mi · 2 min · I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
11

Merge slight left

64 mi · 1 hr 11 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
13

Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

200 ft · 7 sec · Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
14

Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road
15

Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
16

Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
17

Turn right onto North King Street

525 ft · 20 sec · North King Street
18

Continue on North King Street

433 ft · 19 sec · North King Street
19

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 97.7 miles from Weyers Cave, VA, or about 1h 31m into the drive.

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 43 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.7 miles or 1h 31m 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 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 Weyers Cave, 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 Weyers Cave, VA

This is one driving day of about 195.5 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Weyers Cave, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.7 mi from Weyers Cave, VA · 1h 31m into the drive

town in Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ashland, VA

98 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

Waynesboro, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashland, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.7 miles from Weyers Cave, 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

$30.57 one way

$61.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $33.43 $66.85
premium $4.70 $36.18 $72.37
diesel $5.61 $43.16 $86.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.7 0 $20.53 $9.38
Efficient EV 48.9 0 $17.11 $7.82
EV Truck/SUV 78.2 0 $27.37 $12.51

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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 15, 2026

Origin

Weyers Cave, VA

Morning in Weyers Cave on Friday

Local time

9:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, VA

Morning in Hampton on Friday

Local time

9:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Ashland, VA

98 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

23 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

3h 2m 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 Weyers Cave, VA to Hampton, VA covers 195.5 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Houff Road, Weyers Cave Road, I 64 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.7 miles from Weyers Cave, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.57 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.

The drive from Weyers Cave, VA to Hampton, VA is easy. At 3h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Weyers Cave, VA to Hampton, VA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Weyers Cave, VA to Hampton, VA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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