Ettrick, VA to Hampton, VA is 87.9 miles and takes about 1h 49m via I 64, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Virginia's Southeast region, making it a straightforward, single-day trip. You'll primarily be on the interstate, so expect a focus on efficient travel rather than winding backroads. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without much fuss. Consider it for a simple transit day where getting there is the main goal.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Ettrick, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
54.3 mi
1h
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi
17m
East Washington Street
3.5 mi
4m
Emmaus Church Road
3 mi
4m
Winston Churchill Drive
2.2 mi
2m
Oaklawn Boulevard
2 mi
2m
Jordan Point Road
1.9 mi
2m
James River Drive
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 54.3 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ettrick, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on East River Road
0.1 mi·34 sec·East River Road
2
Turn right onto SR 1107
516 ft·14 sec·Granger Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto VA 36
0.8 mi·1 min·Chesterfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on VA 36
0.1 mi·17 sec·Fleet Street
5
Turn left onto VA 36
0.5 mi·56 sec·Grove Avenue
6
Continue on VA 36
0.1 mi·18 sec·West Old Street
7
Turn right onto VA 36
484 ft·18 sec·North Sycamore Street
8
Turn left onto East Bank Street
1.1 mi·2 min·East Bank Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
At end of road, turn left onto VA 36
3.5 mi·4 min·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on VA 36
2.0 mi·2 min·Oaklawn Boulevard
11
Continue on VA 36
2.2 mi·2 min·Winston Churchill Drive
12
Turn right onto VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.3 mi·2 min·East Randolph Road
13
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.9 mi·2 min·James River Drive
14
Turn left onto VA 106; VA 156
1.9 mi·2 min·Jordan Point Road
15
Continue on VA 106; VA 156
13 mi·17 min·Roxbury Road
16
Continue on VA 106
3.0 mi·4 min·Emmaus Church Road
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
18
Merge onto I 64; VA 33
54 mi·1 hr·I 64; VA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Exit 265CToward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the left / right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rip Rap Road
22
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
23
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
24
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft·19 sec·North King Street
25
Continue on North King Street
432 ft·18 sec·North King Street
26
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You can easily tackle this drive without needing to plan for overnight stays. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical choice for connecting Ettrick and Hampton. Since the longest stretch on I 64 is over 50 miles, you'll want to ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment, as services might be less frequent in certain areas along the interstate.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.9 miles from Ettrick, VA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.3 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 miles or 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 32m
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 Ettrick, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ettrick, VA
This is one driving day of about 87.9 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Ettrick, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 54.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The Exchange Building and Petersburg Visitors Center
4.2
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
Petersburg, Virginia
+18048359630
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 86.8 — 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|SR 1107 / Granger Street
Turn right onto SR 1107 / Granger Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|VA 36 / Chesterfield Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto VA 36 / Chesterfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3 mi into trip|~6m in|VA 36 / East Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto VA 36 / East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
86.7 mi into trip|~1h 45m 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
86.8 mi into trip|~1h 46m 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
$13.75 one way
$27.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$15.03
$30.06
premium
$4.70
$16.27
$32.54
diesel
$5.61
$19.41
$38.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.4
0
$9.23
$4.22
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.69
$3.52
EV Truck/SUV
35.2
0
$12.31
$5.63
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 21, 2026
Origin
Ettrick, VA
Morning
in Ettrick on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hampton, VA
Morning
in Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 49m 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
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
$15
near mile 71.5
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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...
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 a highway-focused drive, with 62% of your journey on major highways like I 64. You'll experience stretches of faster driving, including one uninterrupted segment of 54.3 miles on I 64. While the majority of the route is on the interstate, you'll also navigate local roads like Roxbury Road and East Washington Street as you enter and exit your destinations. The character of the drive shifts from efficient highway travel to more urban street navigation, so be prepared for changing speed limits and traffic patterns.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.3 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Roxbury Road. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 1107 / Granger Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 (SR 1107 / Granger Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (VA 36 / Chesterfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (VA 36 / East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 87.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.3 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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.
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 (SR 1107 / Granger Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (VA 36 / Chesterfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (VA 36 / East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield. 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.
