Traveling from Hampden Sydney to Hampton covers 143 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 3 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $23 on fuel for the journey, making this an economical option for a quick getaway. Your path primarily utilizes a combination of I-64, Hull Street Road, and Patrick Henry Highway. Since both locations are situated within the Southeast region of Virginia, the drive maintains a consistent geographical feel throughout. Overall, this route offers a straightforward, manageable transit between the 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
71.5 miles from Hampden Sydney, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
64.2 mi
1h 11m
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi
32m
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi
21m
Holly Farms Road
9.3 mi
12m
Pocahontas Parkway
8.1 mi
9m
US 460
6.9 mi
8m
Chippenham Parkway
5.3 mi
6m
Farmville Road
2.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 64.2 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampden Sydney, VA and Hampton, VA.
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Start on SR 692
1.1 mi·2 min·College Road
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At end of road, turn left onto VA 133
0.1 mi·21 sec·Kingsville Road
3
Enter roundabout onto US 15
189 ft·3 sec·Farmville Road
4
Continue on US 15
2.8 mi·4 min·Farmville Road
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
6
Merge onto US 460
6.9 mi·8 min·US 460
7
Turn left onto VA 307
9.3 mi·12 min·Holly Farms Road
8
Turn left onto US 360
17 mi·21 min·Patrick Henry Highway
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Continue on US 360
22 mi·32 min·Hull Street Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward VA 150 SouthUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto VA 150
5.3 mi·6 min·Chippenham Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on VA 150
8.1 mi·9 min·Pocahontas Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward I 295 North: WashingtonUse the slight left lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.4 mi·45 sec·this road
15
Merge onto I 295
2.1 mi·2 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 28Toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International AirportUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
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Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·50 sec
Toward I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 64 East: NorfolkUse the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto I 64
64 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Exit 265CToward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the left / right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rip Rap Road
24
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
25
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
26
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft·19 sec·North King Street
27
Continue on North King Street
432 ft·18 sec·North King Street
28
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour trip, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the transit. Leaving earlier in the day is always a smart move to avoid potential traffic fluctuations on the busier segments of the road. Since you are only budgeting $23 for fuel, you have the flexibility to manage your stops based on your own comfort rather than strict logistical constraints. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge when transitioning from the local highways onto I-64 to ensure you have enough range for that 64.2-mile stretch. Ultimately, the moderate duration of this drive gives you plenty of freedom to pace your journey exactly how you prefer.
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 71.5 miles from Hampden Sydney, VA, or about 1h 39m 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.5 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 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 Hampden Sydney, 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 Hampden Sydney, VA
This is one driving day of about 143 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Hampden Sydney, 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 59.3 and 142 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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59.3 mi into trip|~1h 24m 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
72.8 mi into trip|~1h 40m 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
75.8 mi into trip|~1h 44m 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
141.9 mi into trip|~3h 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
142 mi into trip|~3h 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
$22.36 one way
$44.72 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$24.45
$48.90
premium
$4.70
$26.47
$52.93
diesel
$5.61
$31.57
$63.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.9
0
$15.01
$6.86
Efficient EV
35.8
0
$12.51
$5.72
EV Truck/SUV
57.2
0
$20.02
$9.15
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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 18, 2026
Origin
Hampden Sydney, VA
Late night
in Hampden Sydney on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hampton, VA
Late night
in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
SE 3 mph1% chanceLive 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
24 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 3m 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
$15
near mile 123.3
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...
17 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 64.1
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions between local roads and major thoroughfares. Roughly 59% of your journey is spent on highways, providing a balance between slower-paced stretches and faster travel. You will face a longest uninterrupted stretch of 64.2 miles while navigating I-64, which is where you will make the most progress. As you move away from the starting point, the road personality shifts from the smaller lanes of Patrick Henry Highway and Hull Street Road to the more consistent flow of the interstate. This variety keeps the drive engaging without requiring constant navigation adjustments.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 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 59.3 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 20 significant decision points across 143 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 59.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.8 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 Hampden Sydney, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Richmond, Richmond International Airport, Seven Pines and Norfolk.
Richmond
75.8 mi in|~1h 44m
Richmond International Airport
75.8 mi in|~1h 44m
Seven Pines
76.1 mi in|~1h 45m
Norfolk
76.5 mi in|~1h 46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 3m. Total distance: 143 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m 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 59.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 75.8 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 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Hampton, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
