Origin
Cape Charles, VA
Morning in Cape Charles on Tuesday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Charles, VA to Hampton, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
52.3 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Charles, VA
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Hampton, VA
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Trip Overview
Cape Charles, VA to Hampton, VA is 52.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel and Hampton Roads Beltway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a driving experience that involves frequent turns and local road navigation rather than long stretches of highway. It's a manageable drive, perfect for a day trip where you can take your time. Consider this route if you prefer a more varied journey over a straightforward interstate cruise.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel | 17.7 mi | 24m |
| Lankford Highway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Northampton Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Stone Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Settlers Landing Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Mason Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
— 17.7 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Charles, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on Park Row
295 ft
·
19 sec
·
Park Row
2
Turn left onto Strawberry Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Strawberry Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto VA 184
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mason Avenue
4
Turn right onto VA 184
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Randolph Avenue
5
Continue on VA 184
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Stone Road
6
Turn right onto US 13
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Lankford Highway
7
Merge onto US 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lankford Highway
8
Continue on US 13
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
9
Continue on US 13
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Northampton Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 64
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
14
Continue on I 64; US 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
15
Take the exit onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 60
Exit 267
Toward US 60, VA 143: Woodland Road, Hampton University
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto US 60; VA 143
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Settlers Landing Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Wine Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Wine Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Lincoln Street
383 ft
·
22 sec
·
Lincoln Street
19
Turn right onto North King Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North King Street
20
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Cape Charles, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 50.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Strawberry Street
Turn left onto Strawberry Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
VA 184 / Mason Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto VA 184 / Mason Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
36.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk,...
9
36.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond
8
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
US 60
Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60, VA 143: Woodland Road, Hampton University
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 267
Toward US 60, VA 143: Woodland Road, Hampton Un...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.18 one way
$16.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
| premium | $4.70 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.55 | $23.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.00
Chesapeake Bay Bridge
$4.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$4
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 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 | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.32 | $3.35 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
22 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
1h 18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of the 52.3 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.7 miles, which occurs on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience, as the route will likely involve frequent adjustments in direction and speed as you transition between different local roadways. This isn't a route for autopilot; it demands your attention to road signs and navigation.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.1 miles in near Strawberry Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (Strawberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VA 184 / Mason Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cape Charles, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Chesapeake, Suffolk and Richmond.
Chesapeake
36.4 mi in
|
~52m
Suffolk
36.4 mi in
|
~52m
Richmond
36.4 mi in
|
~52m
About the Cities
Starting in Cape Charles, VA
Full guide →Cape Charles is a town in Eastern Virginia, at the southern tip of the Delmarva peninsula. It used to be the terminus of the eastern shore railway and still has an operating rail-to-barge ferry terminal with freight service to Norfolk. It has the feel of a time gone by.
Arriving in Hampton, VA
Full guide →Hampton is a city in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 52.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.00 in tolls one way, starting with Chesapeake Bay Bridge. 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Strawberry Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (VA 184 / Mason Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 36.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hampton, VA before heading back.
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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