Gloucester Point to Hampton is 21.7 miles and takes about 34 minutes via George Washington Memorial Highway and I-64, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Virginia's Southeast region, offering a quick connection between two points. The route primarily uses major roadways, making it a straightforward and efficient drive. With a low fuel cost and minimal time commitment, it's ideal for a simple transit or a brief excursion.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
George Washington Memorial Highway
10.8 mi
17m
I 64
7.3 mi
9m
Coleman Bridge
1.1 mi
1m
J Clyde Morris Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
North Armistead Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
West Pembroke Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
North King Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
George Washington Memorial Highway
— 10.8 mi, about 17m
Traffic on I-64
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,609 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~310 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Gloucester Point, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on SR 1208
483 ft·13 sec·Greate Road
2
Turn right onto SR 1206
369 ft·14 sec·Lafayette Heights Drive
3
Turn left onto US 17
0.2 mi·19 sec·George Washington Memorial Highway
4
Continue on US 17
1.1 mi·1 min·Coleman Bridge
5
Continue on US 17
11 mi·17 min·George Washington Memorial Highway
6
Continue on US 17
0.8 mi·1 min·J Clyde Morris Boulevard
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
8
Merge onto I 64
7.3 mi·9 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Exit 265CToward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the left / right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rip Rap Road
12
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
13
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
14
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft·19 sec·North King Street
15
Continue on North King Street
432 ft·18 sec·North King Street
16
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 1206 / Lafayette Heights Drive
Turn right onto SR 1206 / Lafayette Heights Drive
Navigation decision point
5
12.9 mi into trip|~21m in
Take the exit toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
5
13.2 mi into trip|~22m in|I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.5 mi into trip|~31m 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
20.6 mi into trip|~31m 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
$3.33 one way
$6.65 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg8 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.27
$3.65
$7.30
premium
$4.64
$3.96
$7.92
diesel
$5.60
$4.78
$9.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 63% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
6.5
0
$2.28
$1.04
Efficient EV
5.4
0
$1.90
$0.87
EV Truck/SUV
8.7
0
$3.04
$1.39
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Aug 22, 2026
Origin
Gloucester Point, VA
Morning
in Gloucester Point on Friday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 6 mph45% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 22 at 7:55PM EDT until August 22 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 22 at 7:51PM EDT until August 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Destination
Hampton, VA
Morning
in Hampton on Friday
Local time
9:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 9 mph50% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 22 at 7:55PM EDT until August 22 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 22 at 7:51PM EDT until August 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
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
1 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
34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 34% highway share, with the longest continuous stretch on George Washington Memorial Highway at 10.8 miles. You'll experience a mix of highway driving and surface roads, requiring you to adjust to different speed limits and traffic patterns. Expect to navigate through areas with frequent exits and entrances as you transition between these road types.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on George Washington Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 1206 / Lafayette Heights Drive.
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 21.7 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 0.1 miles (SR 1206 / Lafayette Heights Drive): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
60 ft7 ft
Total Climb
44 ft
Total Descent
72 ft
Highest Point
60 ft
~4.7 mi in
Elevation Range
53 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gloucester Point, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Langley Air Force Base.
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on George Washington Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1206 / Lafayette Heights Drive): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles (I 64): 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.
