Traveling from Hampton to Lawrenceville covers approximately 108.4 miles through the Southeast region of Virginia. You should plan for a drive time of about 2 hours and 25 minutes, making this a very manageable trip for a single day. The route primarily utilizes local roads like West Pembroke Avenue and North Armistead Avenue before transitioning onto I-64 West. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, it is an economical journey that doesn't require an overnight stay. Since the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience without worrying about complex scheduling or mid-trip fatigue. It is a straightforward transit between these two Virginia locales.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.2 miles from Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Portsmouth Boulevard
62.1 mi
1h 21m
Hampton Roads Beltway
14.7 mi
18m
Governor Harrison Parkway
9.8 mi
13m
Pleasant Shade Drive
6.3 mi
8m
Courtland Road
5.2 mi
7m
Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.3 mi
5m
West Military Highway
2 mi
2m
US 58 Business
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Portsmouth Boulevard
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Lawrenceville, VA.
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Start on North King Street
126 ft·5 sec·North King Street
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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
0.1 mi·11 sec·Hampton Roads Beltway
6
Take the exit onto Hampton Roads Beltway
6.8 mi·8 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
Exit 264Toward I 664 South: Downtown, Newport News, SuffolkUse the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 664
4.3 mi·5 min·Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
8
Continue on I 664
7.8 mi·9 min·Hampton Roads Beltway
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 13AToward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: SuffolkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 13; US 58; US 460
2.0 mi·2 min·West Military Highway
11
Continue on US 13; US 58; US 460
62 mi·1 hr 21 min·Portsmouth Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 58
5.2 mi·7 min·Courtland Road
13
Continue on US 58
6.3 mi·8 min·Pleasant Shade Drive
14
Continue on US 58
9.8 mi·13 min·Governor Harrison Parkway
15
Take the exit onto US 58 Business
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 58 Business
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 Business
1.5 mi·3 min·US 58 Business
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 58 Business; VA 46
10 ft·0 sec·West Hicks Street
18
Arrive at destination
US 58 Business; VA 46
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour and 25-minute trip with no scheduled stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you head out to cover the estimated $17 in gas costs. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, it is best to leave during daylight hours to maintain better visibility on local roads. You have the advantage of total flexibility, so you can easily adjust your departure time to avoid local traffic bottlenecks near Hampton. Keep your navigation apps handy, as the reliance on local streets rather than major interstates means you will encounter numerous turns where staying on course is essential. Because you aren't constrained by long highway stretches, you can comfortably complete the drive in one efficient push.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.2 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.2 miles or 1h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lawrenceville, 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 108.4 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Hampton, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Portsmouth Boulevard for about 62.1 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 108.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.2 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 64 West
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1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|Hampton Roads Beltway
Take the exit onto Hampton Roads Beltway toward I 664 South: Downtown, Newport News, Suffolk
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 264
Toward I 664 South: Downtown, Newport News, Suf...
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20.5 mi into trip|~27m in
Take the exit toward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: Suffolk
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 13A
Toward US 13 South, US 58 West, US 460 West: Su...
4
106.9 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|US 58 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 Business
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
108.4 mi into trip|~2h 25m in|US 58 Business; VA 46 / West Hicks Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 58 Business; VA 46 / West Hicks Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.95 one way
$33.90 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$18.53
$37.07
premium
$4.70
$20.06
$40.13
diesel
$5.61
$23.93
$47.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.5
0
$11.38
$5.20
Efficient EV
27.1
0
$9.49
$4.34
EV Truck/SUV
43.4
0
$15.18
$6.94
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Hampton, VA
Morning
in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lawrenceville, VA
Morning
in Lawrenceville on Sunday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
2h 25m 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.
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
Park Closure: Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route has a 0% highway share, you will spend the entirety of your 108.4-mile journey navigating local roads and surface streets. This setup requires more focus than a typical high-speed highway trek, as you will be managing frequent turns and urban transitions. The personality of this drive is defined by its local character, moving you through the landscape at a steadier, more deliberate pace. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that demands your attention from the moment you leave Hampton until you reach Lawrenceville.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.1 mi on Portsmouth Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
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 108.4 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 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Hampton Roads Beltway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 108.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.1 miles on Portsmouth Boulevard. 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 Lawrenceville, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Hampton Roads Beltway): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Lawrenceville, VA before heading back.
