Collinsville, VA to Hampton, VA is 257 miles and takes about 5h 19m via I 85 and I 64, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience with about half the route on highways and half on surface roads. With only one recommended stop and a drive time under six hours, this is a straightforward, one-day trip.
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
128.5 miles from Collinsville, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 48m 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
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi
29m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi
24m
US 58
14.5 mi
17m
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi
17m
A L Philpott Highway
9 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Traffic on I-85
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~887 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,234
Quietest
2 AM
~140 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collinsville, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on SR 609
178 ft·11 sec·South Daniel Creek Road
2
Turn left onto SR 728
0.4 mi·1 min·Wheeler Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 220 BUS
1.5 mi·2 min·Virginia Avenue
4
Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard
2.2 mi·3 min·Commonwealth Boulevard
5
Continue on VA 457
277 ft·8 sec·Commonwealth Boulevard East
6
Turn right onto Fairy Street
116 ft·5 sec·Fairy Street
7
Turn left onto Hooker Street
0.3 mi·49 sec·Hooker Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 58 BUS; VA 57
0.8 mi·1 min·East Church Street
9
Continue on US 58 BUS; VA 57
9.0 mi·12 min·A L Philpott Highway
10
Continue on US 58
8.9 mi·11 min·Martinsville Highway
11
Take the exit onto US 58
14 mi·17 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East
12
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
13
Merge onto US 58; US 360
2.9 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
15
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
16
Continue on US 58; US 360
19 mi·24 min·Bill Tuck Highway
17
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi·4 min·Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi·24 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
19
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·Highway 1
20
Continue on US 58
3.3 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
21
Continue on US 58
0.3 mi·35 sec·East Atlantic Street
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
23
Merge onto I 85
56 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 85
Use the straight lane.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 69Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne PetersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward US 301 South: Wythe StreetUse the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto US 460 BUS; VA 36
0.6 mi·47 sec·East Wythe Street
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on VA 36
3.6 mi·4 min·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on VA 36
2.0 mi·2 min·Oaklawn Boulevard
29
Continue on VA 36
2.2 mi·2 min·Winston Churchill Drive
30
Turn right onto VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.3 mi·2 min·East Randolph Road
31
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.9 mi·2 min·James River Drive
32
Turn left onto VA 106; VA 156
1.9 mi·2 min·Jordan Point Road
33
Continue on VA 106; VA 156
13 mi·17 min·Roxbury Road
34
Continue on VA 106
3.0 mi·4 min·Emmaus Church Road
35
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
36
Merge onto I 64; VA 33
54 mi·1 hr·I 64; VA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Exit 265CToward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the left / right lanes.
39
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rip Rap Road
40
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
41
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
42
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft·19 sec·North King Street
43
Continue on North King Street
432 ft·18 sec·North King Street
44
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 19m duration, leaving Collinsville in the morning allows ample time to reach Hampton before evening. The route has only one recommended stop, so you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $39, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially during the 56.4-mile stretch on I 85. The mixed highway and surface profile means you'll need to adjust your driving style as you transition between road types.
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 128.5 miles from Collinsville, VA, or about 2h 48m 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 57 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.5 miles or 2h 48m 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 26m
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 Collinsville, 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 Collinsville, VA
This is one driving day of about 257 miles and 5h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Collinsville, 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 37.7 and 256 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
37.7 mi into trip|~51m in|US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road
Merge onto US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
170.9 mi into trip|~3h 34m 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
171.2 mi into trip|~3h 35m 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
255.8 mi into trip|~5h 16m 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
9
256 mi into trip|~5h 16m 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
$37.94 one way
$75.89 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$41.70
$83.39
premium
$4.49
$45.45
$90.90
diesel
$4.80
$48.53
$97.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.1
0
$26.99
$12.34
Efficient EV
64.3
0
$22.49
$10.28
EV Truck/SUV
102.8
1
$35.98
$16.45
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Collinsville, VA
Morning
in Collinsville on Sunday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:31AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:16AM EDT until July 18 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Destination
Hampton, VA
Morning
in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
11:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Patchy Smoke
S 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:31AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:16AM EDT until July 18 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
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
6 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 19m 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 257
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 168.4
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
~11 min detour
$15
near mile 239.3
Booker T. Washington was born a slave in April 1856 on the 207-acre farm of James Burroughs. After the Civil War, Washington became the first principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School. Later...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 257-mile drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 50% of the route on major highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous highway driving on I 85, covering 56.4 miles. Expect to transition from higher-speed interstate cruising to navigating surface streets as you progress toward Hampton.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
44 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 37.7 miles in near US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road.
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 25 significant decision points across 257 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 37.7 miles (US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 170.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
889 ft7 ft
Total Climb
206 ft
Total Descent
1,021 ft
Highest Point
889 ft
~18.4 mi in
Elevation Range
882 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Collinsville, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Hill and Historic Old Towne Petersburg.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 19m. Total distance: 257 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 19m 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.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 37.7 miles (US 58; US 360 / South Boston Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 170.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Monroe National Monument, Petersburg National Battlefield and Colonial National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 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.
