Trip from Wise, VA to Hampton, VA

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Drive Time

8h 22m

Distance

434.7 mi

700 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$68

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

8h 15m ★

6 AM

8h 22m

8 AM

8h 37m

10 AM

8h 28m

12 PM

8h 26m

3 PM

8h 28m

5 PM

8h 37m

8 PM

8h 18m

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

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Trip Overview

This 434.7-mile journey from Wise, VA to Hampton, VA will take approximately 8 hours and 22 minutes of pure driving time. Given the distance and duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip to allow for a relaxed pace and necessary breaks. The route relies heavily on major interstates, with 87% of the drive on highways, including I-81 and I-64. You can expect a fuel cost of around $68 for this trip. This highway-focused drive will efficiently move you across Virginia, making it a straightforward option for reaching your destination.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

217.3 miles from Wise, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 19m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 87% of your travel on major interstates like I-81 and I-64. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 196.9 miles on I-81, so be ready for sustained highway speeds. While the profile suggests a straightforward driving experience, keep in mind that long stretches on the interstate can become monotonous. The Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is also part of the main road network, indicating significant portions will be on high-speed, multi-lane roads designed for efficient travel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 196.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 114 miles in near I 81; US 11.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 434.7 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 114 miles (I 81; US 11): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 343.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 368 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 24 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

114 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | I 81; US 11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81; US 11 toward I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

343.9 mi into trip | ~6h 38m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 177 Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

368 mi into trip | ~7h 4m in

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

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 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

433.5 mi into trip | ~8h 19m 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

433.6 mi into trip | ~8h 19m 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 Wise, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Norfolk

343.9 mi in | ~6h 38m

Virginia Beach

368 mi in | ~7h 4m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	196.9 mi	3h 35m
I 64	154.5 mi	2h 49m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	22.9 mi	25m
US 19	12.7 mi	18m
Bull Run Road	11.2 mi	15m
Trail of the Lonesome Pine	7.9 mi	10m
I 77	7.1 mi	7m
US Highway 58 Alternate	6.9 mi	9m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 196.9 mi, about 3h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on SR 640

0.1 mi · 19 sec · East Main Street

Turn left onto Park Avenue Northeast

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Park Avenue Northeast

Turn right onto Darden Drive Northeast

1.0 mi · 2 min · Darden Drive Northeast

Use the right lane.

Continue on SR 646

5.3 mi · 9 min · Coeburn Mountain Road

Continue on SR 646

0.9 mi · 1 min · Wise Mountain Road Northwest

At end of road, turn right onto VA 72

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Laurel Avenue

Turn sharp left onto VA 72; VA 158

0.7 mi · 1 min · Front Street East

Turn sharp right onto VA 72

0.2 mi · 23 sec · VA 72

Turn left

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward US 58 Alternate East

Merge onto US 58 ALT

11 mi · 15 min · Bull Run Road

Continue on US 58 ALT

365 ft · 6 sec · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

Continue on US 58 ALT

6.9 mi · 9 min · US Highway 58 Alternate

Continue on US 58 ALT; VA 71

7.8 mi · 10 min · Trail of the Lonesome Pine

Turn right onto US 19

13 mi · 18 min · US 19

Turn left onto US 11

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Turn right onto Preston Street Southwest

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Preston Street Southwest

At end of road, turn left onto Bradley Street Southwest

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bradley Street Southwest

At end of road, turn right onto US 58 ALT; VA 75

0.6 mi · 1 min · Cummings Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto I 81; US 58

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · I 81; US 58

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 77; I 81; US 11; US 52

7.1 mi · 7 min · I 77; I 81; US 11; US 52

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81; US 11

140 mi · 2 hr 33 min · I 81; US 11

Toward I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 64; I 81

0.3 mi · 17 sec · I 64; I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 64

90 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 64

Toward I 64 East: Richmond Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 1 min

Exit 177 Toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 295

23 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min

Exit 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 64

64 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 64

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec

Exit 265C Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

199 ft · 6 sec

Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the left / right lanes.

Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

Turn sharp left onto VA 134

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

Turn left onto VA 351

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

Turn right onto North King Street

524 ft · 19 sec · North King Street

Continue on North King Street

432 ft · 18 sec · North King Street

Arrive at destination

North King Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour, 22-minute drive, splitting it over two days is highly recommended. Plan your first day to cover the longest stretch of 196.9 miles on I-81, aiming for a comfortable overnight stop. This allows you to break up the highway-focused 434.7-mile journey and arrive in Hampton refreshed. Factor in at least two stops for fuel and rest, especially during the longer segments. With a fuel cost estimated at $68, be sure to top off your tank before departing Wise, VA.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 217.3 miles from Wise, VA, or about 4h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 196.9 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 96 miles or 2h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 217.3 miles or 4h 19m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 217.3 miles or 4h 19m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 7h 13m

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 Wise, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Wise, VA

Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Hampton, VA

Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Wise, VA.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 196.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 217.3 mi from Wise, VA · 4h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Winston-Salem, NC

217 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Winston-Salem, NC

Overnight Options

Night 1

Winston-Salem, NC

217 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Winston-Salem, NC after about 217 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Johnson City, TN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 96 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oakland, MD

Meal break

The midpoint is around 217.3 miles from Wise, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 196.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 217 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hampton, VA with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$67.98 one way

$135.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 152 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.34	$74.33	$148.65
premium	$4.70	$80.45	$160.91
diesel	$5.61	$95.98	$191.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$68

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$198–$308

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 152.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	130.4	1	$45.64	$20.87
Efficient EV	108.7	1	$38.04	$17.39
EV Truck/SUV	173.9	2	$60.86	$27.82

Gas CO2

152 kg

EV CO2

51 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Wise, VA

Morning in Wise on Wednesday

Local time

8:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, VA

Morning in Hampton on Wednesday

Local time

8:14 AM

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

8 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

8h 22m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Wise, VA to Hampton, VA covers 434.7 miles and takes about 8h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, I 64, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 217 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 217.3 miles from Wise, VA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $67.98 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Wise, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

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Trip from Wise, VA to Hampton, VA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Hampton, VA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Wise, VA

Hampton, VA

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 22m on the road

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