Origin
Hampton, VA
Morning in Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hampton, VA to Luray, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 7m
Distance
199.6 mi
321 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 18m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hampton, VA
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Luray, VA
Kuiyibo Campos
Trip Overview
This 199.6-mile drive from Hampton, VA, to Luray, VA, will take you about 4 hours and 7 minutes. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you can easily get on the road after breakfast and arrive in Luray by the afternoon. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $31. You'll primarily travel on I-64, Spotswood Trail, and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a mixed driving experience as you move from the Southeast region of Virginia to another part of the Southeast. This route is a straightforward option for a quick escape.
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
99.8 miles from Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
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 |
| 4th Street | 11.4 mi | 17m |
| James Madison Highway | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| US 211 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| North East Side Highway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 101.3 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Luray, 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
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 53A
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
11
Merge onto I 64
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 64
Toward I 64 West: Charlottesville
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward US 15: Gordonsville, Palmyra
Use 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
Turn right onto US 211; US 340
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 211; US 340
32
Turn right onto Northcott Drive
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Northcott Drive
Use the right lane.
33
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
201 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
34
Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
35
Arrive at destination
US 211 BUS
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, this route is best tackled as a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Aiming to leave Hampton in the morning will give you ample daylight for the drive and some time to explore Luray upon arrival. With only one recommended stop, plan your fuel and rest breaks strategically, especially during the 101.3-mile stretch on I-64. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition to the non-interstate portions of the drive, as services might be less frequent.
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 99.8 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 1h 53m 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 44 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.8 miles or 1h 53m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Luray, 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 199.6 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.8 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.3 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 195 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
$31.21 one way
$62.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $34.13 | $68.26 |
| premium | $4.70 | $36.94 | $73.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.07 | $88.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.96 | $9.58 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.47 | $7.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.94 | $12.77 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Luray, VA
Morning in Luray on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
23 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
4h 7m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' with 54% of it being highway travel. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 101.3 miles on I-64, likely providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. As you transition off the interstate, the route incorporates other highways like Spotswood Trail and Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, suggesting a change in scenery and driving feel. This blend means you'll have periods of faster travel punctuated by more varied road conditions as you approach your destination.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 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?
9/10
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 Effort
9/10
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 19 significant decision points across 199.6 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Luray, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and Palmyra.
Rocky Mount
65 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Palmyra
130.1 mi in
|
~2h 26m
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 4h 7m. Total distance: 199.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m 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 Luray, 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 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Luray, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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