Hampton, VA to Purcellville, VA is 202.3 miles and takes about 4h 10m via I 95, I 64, and Dumfries Road, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within Virginia, transitioning from the Southeast region's coastal influences to areas closer to the state's interior. The majority of this trip is on major highways, making it a straightforward connection between these two points. It's a practical route for getting from the Hampton Roads area to the northern part of the state, especially if you're aiming for the northern Virginia suburbs or beyond.
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
101.1 miles from Hampton, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
66 mi
1h 13m
I 64
61.1 mi
1h 7m
Dumfries Road
14.2 mi
20m
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi
12m
James Monroe Highway
10.4 mi
14m
James Madison Highway
8 mi
11m
Prince William Parkway
7.8 mi
10m
Harmony Church Road
5.5 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 66 mi, about 1h 13m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 45 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,112 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,853
Quietest
2 AM
~490 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Purcellville, 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
12 mi·12 min·Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
2.4 mi·2 min
Exit 43AToward I 95 North: WashingtonUse 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
19 mi·21 min·I 95
Use the slight left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 152BToward VA 234 North: ManassasUse the right lane.
16
Continue on VA 234
14 mi·20 min·Dumfries Road
17
Continue on VA 234
7.8 mi·10 min·Prince William Parkway
Use the left lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 66 West: Front RoyalUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on this road
0.9 mi·2 min·this road
Toward I 66 West: Front Royal
20
Merge onto I 66
3.3 mi·3 min·I 66
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 40Toward US 15: Haymarket, LeesburgUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
255 ft·6 sec
Toward US 15 North, SR 2502: Leesburg, Heathcote BoulevardUse the right lane.
23
Turn right onto US 15
8.0 mi·11 min·James Madison Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on US 15
2.3 mi·3 min·James Monroe Highway
25
Enter roundabout onto US 15
115 ft·1 sec·James Monroe Highway
26
Continue on US 15
0.3 mi·38 sec·James Monroe Highway
27
Enter roundabout onto US 15
181 ft·2 sec·James Monroe Highway
28
Continue on US 15
7.8 mi·10 min·James Monroe Highway
29
Turn left onto SR 704
5.5 mi·9 min·Harmony Church Road
30
At end of road, turn left onto VA 7 BUS
2.1 mi·4 min·East Colonial Highway
31
Enter roundabout onto VA 7 BUS
67 ft·1 sec·East Main Street
32
Continue on VA 7 BUS
1.2 mi·3 min·East Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
VA 7 BUS
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 10m estimated drive time, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to leave Hampton, VA in the morning to avoid the worst of any potential traffic around the major interstates. You'll have one significant stretch of 66 miles on I 95, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you get too low. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility; however, consider a brief break around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye out for the transition from highway to surface roads as you approach Purcellville, as this can change the pace of your drive.
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 101.1 miles from Hampton, VA, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66 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 45 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.1 miles or 1h 54m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Purcellville, 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 202.3 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 66 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 65 and 175 — 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
174.8 mi into trip|~3h 26m in
Take the exit toward US 15: Haymarket, Leesburg
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 40
Toward US 15: Haymarket, Leesburg
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175 mi into trip|~3h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 15 North, SR 2502: Leesburg, Heathcote Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 15 North, SR 2502: Leesburg, Heathcot...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.87 one way
$59.73 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.12
$32.82
$65.64
premium
$4.49
$35.78
$71.55
diesel
$4.80
$38.20
$76.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.7
0
$21.24
$9.71
Efficient EV
50.6
0
$17.70
$8.09
EV Truck/SUV
80.9
1
$28.32
$12.95
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Hampton, VA
Morning
in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph35% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Purcellville, VA
Morning
in Purcellville on Sunday
Local time
7:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
W 8 mph18% 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
8 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 10m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
$15
near mile 20.9
Park Closure: Jamestown Island Loop Drive to Temporarily Close to Vehicles
Park Closure: Rehabilitation of Colonial Parkway Continues
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...
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!
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 195.3
At the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers, on the ancestral home of the Tuscarora and Shawnee people, lies Harpers Ferry. Here you can explore John Brown's Raid against slavery. Find your...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$20
near mile 202.3
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
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 62.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 68% of this 202.3-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on a major highway is 66 miles on I 95. After the predominantly highway driving, you'll transition to surface roads like Dumfries Road for the remainder of the route. Expect a noticeable increase in local traffic and potentially more frequent intersections as you move off the interstate.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66 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 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 24 significant decision points across 202.3 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
559 ft7 ft
Total Climb
710 ft
Total Descent
158 ft
Highest Point
559 ft
~202.3 mi in
Elevation Range
552 ft
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 Purcellville, VA, road signs point toward Rocky Mount and Leesburg.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 202.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Purcellville, 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. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 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 Purcellville, VA, but most travelers stay overnight.
