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Trip from Hampton, VA to Floris, VA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

179.5 mi

289 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 23m ★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

independent city in Virginia, United States

Hampton, VA

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Downtown Floris, VA, VA

Floris, VA

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Trip Overview

Hampton, VA to Floris, VA is 179.5 miles and takes about 3h 35m via I 95, Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, and I 64, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, specifically in Virginia, making it a straightforward drive. With a high percentage of highway travel, expect a relatively efficient journey. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.

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

89.8 miles from Hampton, VA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 73.7 mi 1h 22m
I 64 61.1 mi 1h 7m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 11.9 mi 12m
Fairfax County Parkway 11.5 mi 17m
Ox Road 8.9 mi 13m
Hampton Roads Beltway 2.5 mi 3m
West Ox Road 1.5 mi 3m
Gordon Boulevard 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 73.7 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Floris, 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 West Use 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 200 Toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

1.3 mi · 2 min
Toward I 295 North: Washington Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 295

12 mi · 12 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Take the exit

2.4 mi · 2 min
Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington Use the slight left lane.
11

Merge onto I 95

46 mi · 49 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95; US 17

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 95; US 17
13

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
14

Merge onto I 95

26 mi · 31 min · I 95
Use the slight left lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Exit 160B Toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge Use the right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge
17

Continue on VA 123

1.0 mi · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard
18

Continue on VA 123

8.9 mi · 13 min · Ox Road
Use the left lane.
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward VA 286 North: Fairfax County Parkway
20

Merge onto VA 286

12 mi · 17 min · Fairfax County Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn left onto SR 608

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Ox Road
Use the left lane.
22

Arrive at destination

SR 608

Trip Plan

Given the 3h 35m estimated duration, this drive is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and arrive well before evening. With a fuel cost estimated at $28, ensure your tank is full before you leave Hampton, as the longest stretch without a significant town is 73.7 miles on I 95. While there's only one recommended stop, it's wise to be aware of rest area locations along I 95 in case you need a break sooner.

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 89.8 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.7 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 39 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 89.8 miles or 1h 42m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Floris, 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 179.5 miles and 3h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 95 for about 73.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Virginia

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bowling Green, VA

90 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

Williamsburg, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ashland, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.8 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.7 miles.

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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 65 and 156.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
78.7 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward I 95 North: Washington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 43A Toward I 95 North: Washington
8
155.8 mi into trip | ~2h 56m in

Take the exit toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 160B Toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge
7
156.1 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Keep slight left at fork toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.07 one way

$56.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $30.69 $61.38
premium $4.70 $33.22 $66.44
diesel $5.61 $39.63 $79.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.9 0 $18.85 $8.62
Efficient EV 44.9 0 $15.71 $7.18
EV Truck/SUV 71.8 0 $25.13 $11.49

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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 20, 2026

Origin

Hampton, VA

Morning in Hampton on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Floris, VA

Morning in Floris on Tuesday

Local time

6:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Bowling Green, VA

90 mi in

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

21 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 35m 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

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 24.8
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
View on nps.gov
Fort Monroe National Monument

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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Potomac River corridor is rich in both history and recreation, offering a chance to both explore your heritage and choose your adventure along the way. Start your journey here!

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 179.5
View on nps.gov
Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg National Battlefield

National Battlefield

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...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 68.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I 95 and I 64. You'll encounter the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway as well. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 73.7 miles on I 95, offering a sustained period of consistent driving. Expect a fairly direct and efficient experience, typical of interstate travel, with limited deviations onto local roads.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.7 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 65 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 179.5 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 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; at 78.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Hampton, VA and Floris, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and Lake Ridge.

Rocky Mount

65 mi in | ~1h 14m

Lake Ridge

155.8 mi in | ~2h 56m

About the Cities

Starting 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 3h 35m. Total distance: 179.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.7 miles on I 95. 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 Floris, 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 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; at 78.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Floris, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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