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Trip from Broadlands, VA to Hampton, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 50m

Distance

189.3 mi

305 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 38m ★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 16m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 57m
3 PM
4h 1m
5 PM
4h 15m
8 PM
3h 43m

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

census designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States

Broadlands, VA

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Hampton, VA

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Trip Overview

This 189.3-mile drive from Broadlands, VA to Hampton, VA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes. You'll primarily travel on major highways, with Interstate 95 and Interstate 64 forming the backbone of your journey, complemented by the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. Given its focus on highway travel, expect a straightforward experience with a manageable fuel cost estimated at $30. Since both locations are within the Southeast region of Virginia, the drive is a smooth transition without significant regional shifts. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B.

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

94.7 miles from Broadlands, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 74.6 mi 1h 23m
I 64 64.2 mi 1h 11m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 13 mi 14m
Ox Road 8.7 mi 12m
Fairfax County Parkway 7.7 mi 11m
Sully Road 4.6 mi 6m
Dulles Greenway 3.4 mi 4m
Route 50 3.2 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 74.6 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Chickacoan Trail Drive

117 ft · 4 sec · Chickacoan Trail Drive
2

Turn left onto SR 2119

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Truro Parish Drive
3

Continue on SR 2119

0.5 mi · 1 min · Waxpool Road
4

Turn right onto SR 2070

0.7 mi · 1 min · Demott Drive
5

Turn left onto SR 2298

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Mooreview Parkway
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward VA 267 Toll East: Washington Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto VA 267

3.4 mi · 4 min · Dulles Greenway
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 9A Toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward VA 28 South: Centreville Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto VA 28

4.6 mi · 6 min · Sully Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward US 50: Winchester, Fairfax Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 50 East: Fairfax Use the straight lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 50 East: Fairfax Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto US 50

3.2 mi · 5 min · Route 50
Use the left lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn right onto VA 286

7.7 mi · 11 min · Fairfax County Parkway
Use the right lane.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward VA 123 North: Ox Road
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Toward VA 123 South: Ox Road
19

Turn left onto VA 123

8.7 mi · 12 min · Ox Road
Use the left lane.
20

Continue on VA 123

0.9 mi · 1 min · Gordon Boulevard
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg
22

Merge onto I 95

26 mi · 30 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

49 mi · 53 min · I 95
Use the straight lane.
24

Take the exit

1.9 mi · 2 min
Exit 84A Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach Use the slight left / straight lanes.
25

Merge onto I 295

13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min
Exit 28A Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Merge onto I 64

64 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec
Exit 265C Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight right at fork

199 ft · 6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the left / right lanes.
30

Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road
31

Turn sharp left onto VA 134

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
32

Turn left onto VA 351

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
33

Turn right onto North King Street

524 ft · 19 sec · North King Street
34

Continue on North King Street

432 ft · 18 sec · North King Street
35

Arrive at destination

North King Street

Trip Plan

For this 3 hour and 50 minute drive, starting early is a good strategy to minimize traffic, especially as you approach and merge onto I-95. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. The estimated fuel cost of $30 means you won't need frequent, expensive fill-ups, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on highway signage for the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, as it's a key part of your route. A practical tip: monitor real-time traffic apps as you get closer to the Hampton Roads area, as congestion can be a factor.

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 94.7 miles from Broadlands, VA, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 42 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 94.7 miles or 2h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 10m

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 Broadlands, 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 Broadlands, VA

This is one driving day of about 189.3 miles and 3h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Broadlands, 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 95 for about 74.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Prince William County, Virginia, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Woodbridge, VA

95 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.

Popular next leg

Woodbridge, VA to Hampton, VA

156.7 mi · 3h

Pacing Suggestions

Manassas, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashland, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 94.7 miles from Broadlands, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.6 miles.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 29

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 188.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
5.5 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville

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 9A Toward VA 28 South: Dulles Airport, Centreville
8
11.4 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 50 East: Fairfax

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward US 50 East: Fairfax
8
11.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 50 East: Fairfax

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 50 East: Fairfax
8
107.8 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in

Take the exit toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 84A Toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va B...
9
188.3 mi into trip | ~3h 47m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.60 one way

$59.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $32.37 $64.73
premium $4.70 $35.04 $70.07
diesel $5.61 $41.80 $83.59

Estimated Tolls: $0.86

Dulles Greenway (3.4 mi) $0.86

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.8 0 $19.88 $9.09
Efficient EV 47.3 0 $16.56 $7.57
EV Truck/SUV 75.7 0 $26.50 $12.12

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Broadlands, VA

Late night in Broadlands on Sunday

Local time

3:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, VA

Late night in Hampton on Sunday

Local time

3:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

85°F

Woodbridge, VA

95 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

14 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 50m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Colonial National Historical Park

Colonial National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour $15 near mile 169.7
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe National Monument

National Monument

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 189.3
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...

24 mi from route ~60 min detour $20
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

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...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 124
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including one segment of 74.6 miles entirely on I-95. The personality of the road is predominantly that of a fast-paced interstate commute, designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely sightseeing. While the main roads are highways, there can be variations in traffic and construction, so staying aware of conditions is key. This is a drive where you'll cover ground quickly.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.6 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 29 significant decision points across 189.3 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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Broadlands, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Fairfax, Norfolk, Va Beach and Virginia Beach.

Fairfax

11.2 mi in | ~16m

Norfolk

107.8 mi in | ~2h 16m

Va Beach

107.8 mi in | ~2h 16m

Virginia Beach

122.7 mi in | ~2h 32m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 50m. Total distance: 189.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 74.6 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.86 in tolls one way, starting with Dulles Greenway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hampton, VA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Hampton, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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.

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