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Trip from Concord, VA to Hampton, VA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 41m

Distance

179.2 mi

288 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 29m ★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 34m

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

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Downtown Concord, VA, VA

Concord, VA

César O'neill

independent city in Virginia, United States

Hampton, VA

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Trip Overview

This 179.2-mile journey from Concord to Hampton, Virginia, is an efficient drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 41 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-64, Anderson Highway, and VA-24, this route is largely highway-focused, making it a straightforward trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $28, it's an economical option for covering ground within the Southeast region. While there's one recommended stop, the longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 74.8 miles on I-64, so plan your breaks accordingly. This drive is well-suited for those looking to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.

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

89.6 miles from Concord, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 74.8 mi 1h 24m
Anderson Highway 36.7 mi 48m
VA 24 18.9 mi 21m
Powhite Parkway 11.5 mi 15m
Richmond Highway 8.5 mi 11m
East James Anderson Highway 8.1 mi 9m
West James Anderson Highway 7.7 mi 9m
Old Hundred Road 5.1 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 74.8 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 609

73 ft · 4 sec · Phoebe Pond Road
2

Turn right onto VA 24

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Village Highway
3

Turn right onto US 460; VA 24

8.5 mi · 11 min · Richmond Highway
4

Take the exit onto VA 24

0.2 mi · 21 sec · VA 24
Toward VA 24 East, VA 131 South: To Route 60, Appomattox
5

Turn slight left onto VA 24

19 mi · 21 min · VA 24
6

Continue on US 60

7.7 mi · 9 min · West James Anderson Highway
7

Continue on US 60

8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
8

Continue on US 60

37 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
9

Continue on US 60

0.9 mi · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike
10

Turn right onto SR 652

2.5 mi · 3 min · Old Hundred Road
Use the straight lane.
11

Enter roundabout onto SR 652

147 ft · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road
12

Continue on SR 652

2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on VA 76

9.7 mi · 12 min · Powhite Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 76

1.8 mi · 2 min · Powhite Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto VA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · VA 146
Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto VA 195

2.9 mi · 3 min · Downtown Expressway
Use the straight lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport Use the slight left lane.
18

Merge onto I 95

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Exit 75 Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street Use the slight right lane.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto I 64

75 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 64
Use the straight lane.
22

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec
Exit 265C Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Keep slight right at fork

199 ft · 6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the left / right lanes.
24

Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road
25

Turn sharp left onto VA 134

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
26

Turn left onto VA 351

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
27

Turn right onto North King Street

524 ft · 19 sec · North King Street
28

Continue on North King Street

432 ft · 18 sec · North King Street
29

Arrive at destination

North King Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 41-minute duration for this 179.2-mile trip, departing in the morning allows ample time for a single-day drive with a stop. The estimated fuel cost of $28 is manageable, but keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the longest 74.8-mile stretch on I-64. Since this is a relatively short drive with a highway focus, you have flexibility in when and where you break. A good strategy would be to make your one recommended stop about halfway through the journey to refuel and stretch. Consider an early start to avoid potential traffic, particularly as you approach the Hampton area.

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 89.6 miles from Concord, VA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.8 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 39 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.6 miles or 1h 55m 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 3m

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 Concord, 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 Concord, VA

This is one driving day of about 179.2 miles and 3h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Concord, 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 64 for about 74.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Richmond, VA

90 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

Hampden Sydney, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bensley, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.6 miles from Concord, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.8 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

Frisby's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Powhatan, Virginia

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset · 1h 35m in / 2h 7m to go 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18047947553

Visit website

Juan's Mexican Cafe and Cantina

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Newport News, Virginia

0.2 mi

Cafe Rustika

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

0.7 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Tous les Jours Bakery & Cafe - Newport News

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newport News, Virginia

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 16min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17577553134

Visit website

Cafe Synai

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

0.9 mi

Calyx Cafe | Lounge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Richmond, Virginia

1.1 mi

Frisby's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Powhatan, Virginia

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18047947553

Visit website

Juan's Mexican Cafe and Cantina

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17578775826

Visit website

Cafe Rustika

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18042258811

Visit website

Seasons Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 5 pm–12 am

+18049820376

Visit website

Tarrant's Cafe Downtown

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18042250035

Visit website

Chez Foushee Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+18046483225

Visit website

821 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18046491042

Visit website

Gold Lion Community Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18044165075

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Tous les Jours Bakery & Cafe - Newport News

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+17577553134

Visit website

Cafe Synai

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 12–5 pm

+18048161419

Calyx Cafe | Lounge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Richmond, Virginia

Visit website

Harrison Street Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

Keffiyeh Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18045000952

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Edin CaFe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+16868883493

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Unplugged Games Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Midlothian, Virginia

Hours: 1–10 pm

+18048933793

Visit website

Luxe & You Floral Cafe

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newport News, Virginia

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Newport News, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18046449871

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

+18047888000

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

+18043444300

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mill Point Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+17577276348

Visit website

Virginia Air & Space Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hampton, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17577270900

Visit website

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Colonial Escape Room

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: 2–9 pm

+17576032594

Visit website

ICA Shop + Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+18048282823

Visit website

Science Museum of Virginia

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+18048641400

Visit website

Loch Ness Monster

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Williamsburg, Virginia

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+17572294386

Visit website

The Robins Nature Center at Maymont

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Richmond, Virginia

Hours: Closed

+18045259000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 101.8 and 178.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
101.8 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville,...
8
102.8 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

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 75 Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th...
9
103 mi into trip | ~2h 13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
8
178.1 mi into trip | ~3h 38m 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
178.2 mi into trip | ~3h 38m 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

$28.02 one way

$56.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $30.64 $61.28
premium $4.70 $33.17 $66.33
diesel $5.61 $39.57 $79.13

Estimated Tolls: $0.12

Midlothian Turnpike (0.9 mi) $0.07
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike (0.7 mi) $0.05

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

$28

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.8 0 $18.82 $8.60
Efficient EV 44.8 0 $15.68 $7.17
EV Truck/SUV 71.7 0 $25.09 $11.47

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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

Concord, VA

Morning in Concord on Tuesday

Local time

6:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, VA

Morning in Hampton on Tuesday

Local time

6:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°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.

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

3h 41m 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.

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

National Historical Park

On April 9, 1865, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in the McLean House in the village of Appomattox Court House, Virginia signaled the effective end of the nation's largest war. Question...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 12.4
View on nps.gov
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 154.5
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 179.2
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...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 86.5
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 179.2-mile drive, with 62% of the route utilizing major highways like I-64. The road offers a mix of faster-paced sections and potentially more local road segments as you transition between highways. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 74.8 miles on I-64, indicating periods of consistent travel. While not an entirely monotonous interstate grind, the character leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. You'll likely find yourself on smoother, higher-speed roads for much of the 3-hour and 41-minute journey.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.8 mi on I 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Anderson Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 101.8 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 20 significant decision points across 179.2 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 101.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.

Between Concord, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Appomattox, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport and Virginia Beach.

Appomattox

9.1 mi in | ~12m | via VA 24

Charlottesville

101.8 mi in | ~2h 11m

Norfolk

101.8 mi in | ~2h 11m

Richmond International Airport

101.8 mi in | ~2h 11m

Virginia Beach

102.8 mi in | ~2h 13m

About the Cities

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 3h 41m. Total distance: 179.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 74.8 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.12 in tolls one way, starting with Midlothian Turnpike. 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 101.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park and Fort Monroe National Monument (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Hampton, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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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