Traveling from Hampton to Edinburg covers 213.8 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 23 minutes. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your route utilizes a combination of I-64, the Spotswood Trail, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, making it a straightforward connection between the Southeast regions of Virginia. Budgeting approximately $34 for fuel will cover your transit costs for the trip. Whether you are heading toward the mountains or returning home, this drive offers a reliable and efficient transition across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.9 miles from Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 64
101.3 mi
1h 50m
Spotswood Trail
30.6 mi
41m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi
24m
I 81
12.1 mi
12m
4th Street
11.4 mi
17m
James Madison Highway
10.8 mi
15m
US 211
4.4 mi
6m
North East Side Highway
4.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 101.3 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Edinburg, VA.
1
Start on North King Street
126 ft·5 sec·North King Street
2
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·42 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
3
Turn right onto VA 134
0.9 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward I 64 WestUse the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 64
2.5 mi·3 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
61 mi·1 hr 7 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·32 sec
Exit 200Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NCUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
1.3 mi·2 min
Toward I 295 North: WashingtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 295
23 mi·24 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·55 sec
Exit 53AToward I 64 West: Charlottesville
11
Merge onto I 64
40 mi·43 min·I 64
Toward I 64 West: CharlottesvilleUse the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 15: Gordonsville, PalmyraUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
14
Turn straight onto US 15
11 mi·15 min·James Madison Highway
15
Continue on US 15; US 33
0.4 mi·34 sec·Martinsburg Avenue
16
Continue on US 15; US 33
0.7 mi·1 min·South Main Street
17
Enter roundabout onto US 33; VA 231
117 ft·1 sec·North Main Street
18
Continue on US 33; VA 231
0.2 mi·13 sec·North Main Street
19
Continue on US 33
5.4 mi·8 min·Spotswood Trail
20
Enter roundabout onto US 33; VA 20
83 ft·1 sec·Spotswood Trail
21
Continue on US 33; VA 20
12 mi·17 min·Spotswood Trail
22
Continue on US 33
2.2 mi·2 min·Stanardsville By-Pass
23
Continue on US 33
13 mi·16 min·Spotswood Trail
24
Take the exit onto US 33 BUS
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 33 BUS
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 33 BUS
363 ft·11 sec·US 33 BUS
26
Continue on US 340
0.8 mi·1 min·South Stuart Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 340
4.3 mi·6 min·North East Side Highway
28
Continue on US 340
0.3 mi·23 sec·South Third Street
29
Continue on US 340
0.1 mi·18 sec·3rd Street
30
Continue on US 340
11 mi·17 min·4th Street
31
At end of road, turn left onto US 211
4.4 mi·6 min·US 211
32
Continue on US 211
1.6 mi·2 min·East Lee Highway
33
Turn left onto SR 1002
0.9 mi·2 min·East Old Cross Road
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
35
Merge onto I 81
12 mi·12 min·I 81
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward SR 614: Bowman's Crossing
37
Turn right onto SR 614
0.3 mi·50 sec·South Middle Road
38
At end of road, turn left onto US 11
1.5 mi·2 min·Old Valley Pike
39
Continue on US 11
0.3 mi·38 sec·South Main Street
40
Arrive at destination
US 11; SR 675
Trip Plan
Planning for a single stop is ideal given the 4-hour and 23-minute duration of this trip. To make the most of your day, aim to depart early to stay ahead of potential traffic fluctuations on the more congested portions of your route. Since the longest stretch is over 100 miles, use that time to settle into a rhythm before transitioning to the local highway segments. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge as you exit the interstate, as availability can change when you move onto the smaller regional roads. Flexibility is your best asset here, so feel free to adjust your pace to ensure you arrive in Edinburg refreshed and ready for your next move.
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 106.9 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.3 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 47 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.9 miles or 2h 1m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edinburg, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hampton, 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 Hampton, VA
This is one driving day of about 213.8 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Hampton, 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 101.3 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 130.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.9 mi into trip|~6m in|I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
65 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
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 200
Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
7
65.5 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North: Washington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 295 North: Washington
7
130.1 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
7
130.3 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.43 one way
$66.87 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$36.56
$73.11
premium
$4.70
$39.57
$79.14
diesel
$5.61
$47.20
$94.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.1
0
$22.45
$10.26
Efficient EV
53.5
0
$18.71
$8.55
EV Truck/SUV
85.5
1
$29.93
$13.68
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Forecast as of Apr 11, 2026
Origin
Hampton, VA
Morning
in Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Sunny
NE 14 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Edinburg, VA
Morning
in Edinburg on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Sunny
N 5 mph0% 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
3 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
4h 23m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 trip features a mixed drive profile, balancing fast-paced interstate travel with more localized highway segments. You will spend roughly 55% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 101.3 miles along I-64. Expect the character of the road to shift as you transition from the interstate onto the Spotswood Trail and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. This variety keeps the driving experience engaging rather than monotonous. By the time you reach Edinburg, you will have navigated a diverse road network that tests your comfort with both major thoroughfares and secondary routes.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.3 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 3.9 miles in near I 64.
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 23 significant decision points across 213.8 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 3.9 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
2,329 ft7 ft
Total Climb
3,152 ft
Total Descent
2,349 ft
Highest Point
2,329 ft
~169.3 mi in
Elevation Range
2,322 ft
Notable High Points
2,329 ft at ~169.3 miles+1,342 ft prominence
1,493 ft at ~196 miles+517 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hampton, VA and Edinburg, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and Palmyra.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 213.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101.3 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 Edinburg, 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 3.9 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Edinburg, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
