Chatmoss to Hampton is 253.1 miles and takes about 5h 12m via I-85 and I-64, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, traversing the Southeast region from start to finish. The drive offers a mixed profile, suggesting you'll experience both highway cruising and potentially some slower sections. With a recommended one-day drive, it's a manageable journey for most travelers looking to cover ground efficiently. Consider this route if you need a straightforward path between these two points in Virginia.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
126.6 miles from Chatmoss, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 85
56.4 mi
1h 1m
I 64
54.3 mi
1h
US 58
29.1 mi
36m
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi
29m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi
24m
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi
17m
South Boston Highway
5.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatmoss, VA and Hampton, VA.
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Start on SR 777
250 ft·8 sec·Mount Olivet Road
2
Turn right onto SR 620
0.7 mi·1 min·Old Liberty Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 650
0.7 mi·1 min·Irisburg Road
4
Turn left
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 58 East
5
Merge onto US 58
2.9 mi·3 min·William F Stone Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
15 mi·19 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East: DanvilleUse the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 58
14 mi·17 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East
8
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
9
Merge onto US 58; US 360
2.9 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
11
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
12
Continue on US 58; US 360
19 mi·24 min·Bill Tuck Highway
13
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi·4 min·Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi·24 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
15
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·Highway 1
16
Continue on US 58
3.3 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
17
Continue on US 58
0.3 mi·35 sec·East Atlantic Street
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
19
Merge onto I 85
56 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 85
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 69Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne PetersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward US 301 South: Wythe StreetUse the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto US 460 BUS; VA 36
0.6 mi·47 sec·East Wythe Street
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on VA 36
3.6 mi·4 min·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on VA 36
2.0 mi·2 min·Oaklawn Boulevard
25
Continue on VA 36
2.2 mi·2 min·Winston Churchill Drive
26
Turn right onto VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.3 mi·2 min·East Randolph Road
27
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.9 mi·2 min·James River Drive
28
Turn left onto VA 106; VA 156
1.9 mi·2 min·Jordan Point Road
29
Continue on VA 106; VA 156
13 mi·17 min·Roxbury Road
30
Continue on VA 106
3.0 mi·4 min·Emmaus Church Road
31
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
32
Merge onto I 64; VA 33
54 mi·1 hr·I 64; VA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Exit 265CToward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the left / right lanes.
35
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rip Rap Road
36
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
37
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
38
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft·19 sec·North King Street
39
Continue on North King Street
432 ft·18 sec·North King Street
40
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
For this 5h 12m drive, leaving in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility. The route covers 253.1 miles and has a fuel cost estimated at $40, so ensure your tank is full before departing Chatmoss. While the longest stretch is under an hour, plan for one stop to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition off I-85, as services might be more spaced out on the latter parts of the journey. This trip is easily doable in one day, giving you the advantage of arriving at your destination without an overnight commitment.
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 126.6 miles from Chatmoss, VA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.4 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 56 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.6 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 19m
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 Chatmoss, 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 Chatmoss, VA
This is one driving day of about 253.1 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Chatmoss, 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 85 for about 56.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 252.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4.7 mi into trip|~7m in|US 58
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 toward US 58 East: Danville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 58 East: Danville
8
167.1 mi into trip|~3h 27m in
Take the exit toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
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 69
Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic...
8
167.4 mi into trip|~3h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
8
251.9 mi into trip|~5h 9m 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
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252.1 mi into trip|~5h 9m 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
$39.58 one way
$79.16 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$43.28
$86.55
premium
$4.70
$46.84
$93.69
diesel
$5.61
$55.88
$111.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75.9
0
$26.58
$12.15
Efficient EV
63.3
0
$22.15
$10.12
EV Truck/SUV
101.2
1
$35.43
$16.20
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Chatmoss, VA
Late night
in Chatmoss on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
60°F
Lawrenceville, VA
127 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
3 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
5h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
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 233.6
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
$15
near mile 209.4
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway drive, with 57% of the route on interstates like I-85 and I-64. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 56.4 miles on I-85, offering a solid opportunity for consistent cruising. The mixed profile means you'll transition between faster, multi-lane roads and potentially some sections that are less direct. Expect the character of the drive to shift as you progress, moving from the broader interstate system onto other main roads as you approach your destination. It's a blend that keeps things moving, but be prepared for variations in speed and road type.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.4 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near US 58.
Driving Effort10/10
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 24 significant decision points across 253.1 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 4.7 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 167.4 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 Chatmoss, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Hill and Historic Old Towne Petersburg.
Hill
84.1 mi in|~1h 50m|via US 58
Historic Old Towne Petersburg
167.1 mi in|~3h 27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 12m. Total distance: 253.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.4 miles on I 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.7 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 167.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Monroe National Monument, Colonial National Historical Park and Petersburg National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hampton, VA before the return drive.
