Horse Pasture, VA to Hampton, VA is 260.6 miles and takes about 5h 20m via I 85 and I 64, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Virginia, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on major interstates, making it a practical choice for a single-day journey. Plan for a mixed driving experience, but with a significant portion on faster highways, so you'll cover ground efficiently.
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
130.3 miles from Horse Pasture, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 85
56.4 mi
1h 1m
I 64
54.3 mi
1h
US 58
29.4 mi
37m
Clarksville Bypass
22.9 mi
29m
Philpott Road
19.7 mi
25m
Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi
24m
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi
17m
William F Stone Highway
9.4 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Horse Pasture, VA and Hampton, VA.
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Start on US 58
31 ft·5 sec·A. L. Philpott Highway
2
Continue on US 58
2.4 mi·3 min·A. L. Philpott Highway
3
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·40 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 220 South
4
Merge onto US 58; US 220
9.4 mi·10 min·William F Stone Highway
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Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
15 mi·19 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East: DanvilleUse the slight right lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 58
14 mi·17 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East
7
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
8
Merge onto US 58; US 360
2.9 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
10
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
11
Continue on US 58; US 360
19 mi·24 min·Bill Tuck Highway
12
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi·4 min·Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi·24 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
14
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·Highway 1
15
Continue on US 58
3.3 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
16
Continue on US 58
0.3 mi·35 sec·East Atlantic Street
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
18
Merge onto I 85
56 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 85
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 69Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne PetersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward US 301 South: Wythe StreetUse the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto US 460 BUS; VA 36
0.6 mi·47 sec·East Wythe Street
Use the left lane.
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Continue on VA 36
3.6 mi·4 min·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on VA 36
2.0 mi·2 min·Oaklawn Boulevard
24
Continue on VA 36
2.2 mi·2 min·Winston Churchill Drive
25
Turn right onto VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.3 mi·2 min·East Randolph Road
26
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.9 mi·2 min·James River Drive
27
Turn left onto VA 106; VA 156
1.9 mi·2 min·Jordan Point Road
28
Continue on VA 106; VA 156
13 mi·17 min·Roxbury Road
29
Continue on VA 106
3.0 mi·4 min·Emmaus Church Road
30
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
31
Merge onto I 64; VA 33
54 mi·1 hr·I 64; VA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Exit 265CToward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the left / right lanes.
34
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rip Rap Road
35
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
36
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
37
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft·19 sec·North King Street
38
Continue on North King Street
432 ft·18 sec·North King Street
39
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 20m duration, leaving Horse Pasture in the morning allows you to reach Hampton with plenty of daylight to spare. The estimated fuel cost of $41 is based on the 260.6 miles, so keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the 56.4-mile stretch on I 85. While there's only one recommended stop, consider breaking up the drive with a brief pause around the midpoint to stretch your legs. Driving this route within a single day is very feasible, so you have flexibility in your departure time.
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 130.3 miles from Horse Pasture, VA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.4 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 57 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 130.3 miles or 2h 47m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hampton, VA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Horse Pasture, 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 Horse Pasture, VA
This is one driving day of about 260.6 miles and 5h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Horse Pasture, 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 85 for about 56.4 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 259.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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12.2 mi into trip|~15m in|US 58
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58 toward US 58 East: Danville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 58 East: Danville
8
174.6 mi into trip|~3h 35m in
Take the exit toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
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 69
Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic...
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174.9 mi into trip|~3h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 301 South: Wythe Street
8
259.4 mi into trip|~5h 16m in
Take the exit toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
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 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
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259.6 mi into trip|~5h 17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.75 one way
$81.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$44.56
$89.12
premium
$4.70
$48.23
$96.46
diesel
$5.61
$57.54
$115.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.2
0
$27.36
$12.51
Efficient EV
65.2
0
$22.80
$10.42
EV Truck/SUV
104.2
1
$36.48
$16.68
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Horse Pasture, VA
Morning
in Horse Pasture on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hampton, VA
Morning
in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
60°F
Lawrenceville, VA
130 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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 20m 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.
Petersburg National Battlefield
National Battlefield
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 170.8
Park Closure: Eastern Front Tour Road south of Route 36 - Closed
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
near mile 260.6
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
$15
near mile 242.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 55% of it on highways. You'll spend a good amount of time on I 85 and I 64, which are efficient for covering distance. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 56.4 miles on I 85. While much of the journey is on faster roads, expect some transitions as you navigate between these main arteries using US 58. The overall character is one of steady progress rather than winding scenic byways.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 56.4 mi on I 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 12.2 miles in near US 58.
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 22 significant decision points across 260.6 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 12.2 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 174.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.9 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.
Between Horse Pasture, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Hill and Historic Old Towne Petersburg.
Hill
91.6 mi in|~1h 58m|via US 58
Historic Old Towne Petersburg
174.6 mi in|~3h 35m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 20m. Total distance: 260.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 56.4 miles on I 85. 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 Hampton, 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 12.2 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 174.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 174.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Petersburg National Battlefield, Fort Monroe National Monument and Colonial National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hampton, VA before the return drive.
