Origin
Hampton, VA
Late night in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Hampton, VA to Pannill Fork, VA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 29m
Distance
266.6 mi
429 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 17m
★
6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 22m
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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Pannill Fork, VA
Wilawan Pantukang
Trip Overview
This 266.6-mile journey from Hampton, VA, to Pannill Fork, VA, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 29 minutes. With a highway share of 72%, you'll spend most of your time on well-traveled roads, making it a straightforward drive. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $42, so keep that in mind for your budget. This route is primarily highway-focused, offering a direct path through the Southeast region. It's a manageable distance for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
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
133.3 miles from Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike | 55.8 mi | 1h |
| I 64 | 51.2 mi | 56m |
| Highway 58 | 37.7 mi | 48m |
| US 58 | 29.4 mi | 37m |
| Philpott Road | 19.7 mi | 25m |
| Danville Expressway | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| Roxbury Road | 13.3 mi | 17m |
| South Boston Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
— 55.8 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Pannill Fork, 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
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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
51 mi
·
56 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 211
Toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
152 ft
·
7 sec
9
Turn left onto VA 106
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Emmaus Church Road
10
Continue on VA 106
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Roxbury Road
11
Continue on VA 106; VA 156
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Jordan Point Road
12
Turn right onto VA 10; VA 106; VA 156
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
James River Drive
13
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Randolph Road
14
Turn left onto VA 156 Business
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Winston Churchill Drive
15
Continue on VA 36
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
16
Continue on VA 36
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodlawn Street
17
Continue on VA 36
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Oaklawn Boulevard
18
Continue on VA 36
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 85 South, I 95 South
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 85
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 12B
Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
252 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 12B
Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
24
Turn right onto US 58
503 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Atlantic Street
25
Continue on US 58
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hill Bypass
26
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 1
27
Continue on US 58
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 58
28
Turn straight onto US 58
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 West, US 15 South, VA 49 South: South Boston, Danville
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on US 58; VA 49
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 58
Use the left lane.
30
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Philpott Road
31
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
South Boston Highway
32
Continue on US 58; US 360
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Boston Road
33
Take the ramp onto US 58
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 58
Toward US 29 South, US 58 West: Greesboro, Martinsville
34
Merge onto US 29; US 58
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Danville Expressway
35
Keep slight left at fork onto US 58
15 mi
·
20 min
·
US 58
36
Take the exit onto US 58
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 58
Toward US 58 West: Stuart, Roanoke
37
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward SR 609: Fieldale
38
Turn left onto SR 609
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Dillons Fork Road
39
At end of road, turn right onto SR 687
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Stones Dairy Road
40
Turn right onto SR 679
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Jarrett Drive
41
Turn right onto SR 681
126 ft
·
5 sec
·
John Baker Road
42
Arrive at destination
SR 681
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour and 29-minute duration, starting your drive from Hampton, VA, in the morning will allow you to arrive in Pannill Fork, VA, with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. The longest stretch is 55.8 miles on the Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike, so plan a brief break before or after this segment if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches of highway where 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 133.3 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 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 59 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 133.3 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pannill Fork, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hampton, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 266.6 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 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 Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike for about 55.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 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 59 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 133.3 miles from Hampton, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 265 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 142.1 — 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
55.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
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 211
Toward VA 106: Talleysville, Roxbury
8
85.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 85 South, US 460 West: Durham
8
141.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
Take the exit toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
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 12B
Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase Cit...
8
142.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12B
Toward US 58 West, SR 47: South Hill, Chase Cit...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.69 one way
$83.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $45.58 | $91.17 |
| premium | $4.70 | $49.34 | $98.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.86 | $117.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.91
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
(55.8 mi)
$3.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 80 | 0 | $27.99 | $12.80 |
| Efficient EV | 66.7 | 0 | $23.33 | $10.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.6 | 1 | $37.32 | $17.06 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Pannill Fork, VA
Late night in Pannill Fork on Sunday
Local time
12:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Lawrenceville, VA
133 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
11 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
5h 29m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 266.6-mile trip, with 72% of the route utilizing major highways. The Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike will be your main artery for a significant stretch, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 55.8 miles. While predominantly highway, the route offers a practical and efficient way to cover ground. You'll experience consistent travel speeds for much of the journey, with limited deviations from the main thoroughfares.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.8 mi on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike and I 64. 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 26 significant decision points across 266.6 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 55.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Pannill Fork, VA, road signs point toward Roxbury, Chase City, Danville, Martinsville and Roanoke.
Roxbury
55.1 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Chase City
141.9 mi in
|
~2h 45m
Danville
167.8 mi in
|
~3h 19m
|
via US 58
Martinsville
218.7 mi in
|
~4h 27m
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via US 58
Roanoke
248.2 mi in
|
~5h 4m
|
via US 58
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 29m. Total distance: 266.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.8 miles on Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.91 in tolls one way, starting with Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Pannill Fork, 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 55.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 85.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pannill Fork, VA before the return drive.
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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