Origin
Exmore, VA
Morning in Exmore on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Exmore, 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 41m
Distance
69.9 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Exmore, VA
Photography Maghradze PH
Hampton, VA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 69.9-mile journey from Exmore, VA, to Hampton, VA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Lankford Highway and the Hampton Roads Beltway, with the impressive Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel as a key feature. Given its relatively short length and manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing ample time for exploration at your destination. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $11. As both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region, you'll remain within a familiar geographical and cultural landscape throughout the trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.9 miles from Exmore, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lankford Highway | 29.7 mi | 41m |
| Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel | 17.7 mi | 24m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| Northampton Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Settlers Landing Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Wine Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lankford Highway
— 29.7 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exmore, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on Westfield Avenue
47 ft
·
4 sec
·
Westfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 13 BUS
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 13
29 mi
·
39 min
·
Lankford Highway
4
Merge onto US 13
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lankford Highway
5
Continue on US 13
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
6
Continue on US 13
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Northampton Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 64
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 64; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
11
Continue on I 64; US 60
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Roads Beltway
12
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.
13
Turn left onto US 60; VA 143
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Settlers Landing Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Wine Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Wine Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto Lincoln Street
383 ft
·
22 sec
·
Lincoln Street
16
Turn right onto North King Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North King Street
17
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 1 hour and 41-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential local traffic. With a total distance of 69.9 miles and no designated stops, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $11, and plan for a refueling stop if you anticipate needing more. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel toll and its unique driving experience, as this is a significant element of your journey.
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 34.9 miles from Exmore, VA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.7 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.9 miles or 49m 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 24m
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 Exmore, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Exmore, VA
This is one driving day of about 69.9 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Exmore, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Lankford Highway for about 29.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Exmore, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 53.9 and 69.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
5
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway
Merge onto I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m 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...
5
69.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
North King Street
Turn right onto North King Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.93 one way
$21.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
| premium | $4.70 | $12.94 | $25.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.34 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
11:18 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
19 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 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.
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...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 67.6
View on nps.gov
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...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
$15
near mile 70
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 turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share, meaning you won't encounter high-speed interstate travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 29.7 miles along Lankford Highway. This route is characterized by its more intimate, local feel, offering a different driving experience than a typical highway commute. You'll be engaging with the road more directly, making frequent adjustments as you navigate through towns and along the coast.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.7 mi on Lankford Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 53.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 69.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 53.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.3 miles (I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Exmore, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Chesapeake, Suffolk and Richmond.
Chesapeake
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Suffolk
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Richmond
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 16m
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 1h 41m. Total distance: 69.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.7 miles on Lankford Highway. 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 53.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.3 miles (I 64 / Hampton Roads Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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