Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Virginia Beach, VA
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Spanning just 31 miles, this quick trip from Hampton to Virginia Beach is an easy transition within Virginia’s Southeast region. You can expect to reach your destination in about 44 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $5 for fuel keeps this drive very cost-effective, allowing you to focus your resources on your destination. Because the journey is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or mid-trip hotel stops. Navigating through the Hampton Roads area, you will rely on a combination of the Hampton Roads Beltway, the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel, and the Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway. It is a straightforward route that provides a reliable link between these two coastal cities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton Roads Beltway | 12.7 mi | 16m |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway | 11.8 mi | 16m |
| Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Settlers Landing Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 21st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Eaton Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Arctic Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 60 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton, VA and Virginia Beach, VA.
Start on North King Street
Turn right onto VA 351
Turn right onto Eaton Street
Turn left onto US 60; VA 143
Take the ramp onto US 60
Merge onto I 64; US 60
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64; US 60
Continue on I 64; US 60
Continue on I 64; US 60
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 264
Continue on 21st Street
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
Turn right onto 25th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto VA 351 / East Pembroke Avenue
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 64; US 60 / Hampton Roads Beltway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 264 East: Va Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Arctic Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| premium | $4.70 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Virginia Beach on Tuesday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This 31-mile route offers a mixed driving experience, balancing major infrastructure with standard expressway travel. With 39% of the trip spent on highways, you will encounter varying road types as you transition across the region. You should prepare for a consistent pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.7 miles while navigating the Hampton Roads Beltway. While the drive is efficient, the variety of roads means your focus will shift from the specific demands of the bridge-tunnel crossing to the flow of the expressway. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that rewards drivers who stay alert to changing traffic patterns on these busy thoroughfares.
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 early in the drive near VA 351 / East Pembroke Avenue.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (VA 351 / East Pembroke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 64; US 60 / Hampton Roads Beltway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hampton, VA and Virginia Beach, VA, road signs point toward Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Hampton is a city in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.
Virginia Beach is a resort city in southeast Virginia on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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