Traveling from Halifax to Hampton covers 181.4 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $29 on fuel for the trip. The route stays entirely within the Southeast region of Virginia, transitioning from the inland landscape of Halifax toward the coastal environment of Hampton. It is a straightforward trip that works well for a weekend getaway or a direct commute between these two points.
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
93.2 miles from Halifax, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
64.2 mi
1h 11m
Kings Highway
39.7 mi
47m
West Patrick Henry Highway
24.6 mi
31m
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi
32m
Pocahontas Parkway
8.1 mi
9m
James D Hagood Highway
7.9 mi
9m
Bethel Road
6.5 mi
9m
Chippenham Parkway
5.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 64.2 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halifax, VA and Hampton, VA.
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Start on SR T-1110
265 ft·14 sec·Houston Street
2
Turn right onto US 501; VA 360
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
3
Continue on VA 360
6.5 mi·9 min·Bethel Road
4
Turn left onto US 360
7.9 mi·9 min·James D Hagood Highway
5
Continue on US 360
40 mi·47 min·Kings Highway
6
Merge onto US 360; US 460
1.5 mi·2 min·West Colonial Trail Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 360
25 mi·31 min·West Patrick Henry Highway
8
Continue on US 360
22 mi·32 min·Hull Street Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward VA 150 SouthUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto VA 150
5.3 mi·6 min·Chippenham Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on VA 150
8.1 mi·9 min·Pocahontas Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 295 North: WashingtonUse the slight left lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·45 sec·this road
14
Merge onto I 295
2.1 mi·2 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 28Toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International AirportUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 64 East: NorfolkUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 64
64 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Exit 265CToward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the left / right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rip Rap Road
23
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
24
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
25
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft·19 sec·North King Street
26
Continue on North King Street
432 ft·18 sec·North King Street
27
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 15-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid heavy local traffic. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel during the trip, keeping your $29 fuel budget in mind as you map out your transit. Since you are strictly on local roads, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersections that are more frequent than on a typical highway route. Use the drive’s simplicity to your advantage by keeping a relaxed pace and enjoying the change in scenery as you move through rural Virginia toward the coast.
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 93.2 miles from Halifax, VA, or about 2h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.2 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 41 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.2 miles or 2h 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 15m
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 Halifax, 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 Halifax, VA
This is one driving day of about 186.3 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Halifax, 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 64.2 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 102.5 and 185.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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102.5 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward VA 150 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward VA 150 South
7
116.1 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 North: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 295 North: Washington
8
119 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
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 28
Toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond...
8
185.1 mi into trip|~3h 51m 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
185.3 mi into trip|~3h 51m 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
$29.13 one way
$58.27 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$31.85
$63.71
premium
$4.70
$34.48
$68.96
diesel
$5.61
$41.13
$82.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.9
0
$19.56
$8.94
Efficient EV
46.6
0
$16.30
$7.45
EV Truck/SUV
74.5
0
$26.08
$11.92
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Halifax, VA
Late night
in Halifax on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hampton, VA
Late night
in Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 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
3h 54m 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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
$15
near mile 167
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...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 186.3
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...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 109.2
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...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 38.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you will spend your entire time navigating local roads like North Main Street, Bethel Road, and the James D. Hagood Highway. This setup requires more active attention behind the wheel as you navigate the winding, non-highway segments. The road surface and traffic patterns will feel consistent throughout the 181.4-mile journey, offering a steady, hands-on driving experience that differs significantly from the high-speed rhythm of an interstate.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.2 mi on I 64.
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 102.5 miles in.
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 18 significant decision points across 186.3 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 102.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 119 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Halifax, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Richmond, Richmond International Airport, Seven Pines and Norfolk.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 186.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.2 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 102.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 119 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Hampton, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
