Traveling from Kilmarnock to Hampton covers 61.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 19 minutes of driving time. Since this route functions perfectly as a quick day trip, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless your schedule demands it. You will primarily navigate via South Main Street, Mary Ball Road, and Rappahannock Drive to reach your destination. Budget approximately $10 for fuel to complete the journey, as the route is efficient for a direct trip. Both your origin and destination sit within the Southeast region of Virginia, keeping the cultural and geographic feel consistent throughout the drive. This straightforward path is ideal if you are looking for a practical, no-nonsense connection between these two locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.7 miles from Kilmarnock, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
George Washington Memorial Highway
21.6 mi
33m
Mary Ball Road
10.5 mi
15m
General Puller Highway
8 mi
11m
I 64
7.3 mi
9m
John Clayton Memorial Highway
6.4 mi
8m
Windsor Road
2.1 mi
2m
Buckley Hall Road
1.6 mi
2m
Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
George Washington Memorial Highway
— 21.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kilmarnock, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on SR 608
124 ft·11 sec·Waverly Avenue
2
Turn left onto VA 3; VA 200
0.6 mi·1 min·South Main Street
3
Continue on VA 3
3.5 mi·5 min·Mary Ball Road
4
Continue on VA 3
0.8 mi·2 min·Rappahannock Drive
5
Continue on VA 3
7.0 mi·10 min·Mary Ball Road
6
Turn left onto VA 3; VA 33
8.0 mi·11 min·General Puller Highway
7
At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198
1.6 mi·2 min·Buckley Hall Road
8
Turn left onto VA 3
2.1 mi·2 min·Windsor Road
9
Turn right onto VA 3; VA 14
6.4 mi·8 min·John Clayton Memorial Highway
10
Turn left onto US 17 BUS
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
11
Turn left onto US 17
11 mi·16 min·George Washington Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 17
1.1 mi·1 min·Coleman Bridge
13
Continue on US 17
11 mi·17 min·George Washington Memorial Highway
14
Continue on US 17
0.8 mi·1 min·J Clyde Morris Boulevard
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
16
Merge onto I 64
7.3 mi·9 min·I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Exit 265CToward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the left / right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rip Rap Road
20
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
21
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
22
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft·19 sec·North King Street
23
Continue on North King Street
432 ft·18 sec·North King Street
24
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
Flexibility is your biggest advantage on this short 61.9-mile trip, as you can easily complete the drive in under 90 minutes without needing scheduled rest stops. Since there are zero formal stops required by the route, you have the freedom to depart whenever it suits your personal itinerary best. Keep in mind that because you are traveling exclusively on local roads like Rappahannock Drive and Mary Ball Road, you should watch for changes in speed limits as you pass through different sections of the countryside. Setting aside $10 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the duration of the trip. To ensure a smooth experience, verify your navigation before leaving Kilmarnock, as the turn-heavy nature of the route makes it easy to miss a junction.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 31.7 miles from Kilmarnock, VA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.6 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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.7 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
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 Kilmarnock, VA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kilmarnock, VA
This is one driving day of about 63.5 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Kilmarnock, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on George Washington Memorial Highway for about 21.6 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 20 and 62.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
20 mi into trip|~31m in|VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road
At end of road, turn right onto VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road
Navigation decision point
5
54.6 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
5
55 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
62.3 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
9
62.4 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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
$9.93 one way
$19.86 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$10.86
$21.72
premium
$4.70
$11.75
$23.51
diesel
$5.61
$14.02
$28.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.1
0
$6.67
$3.05
Efficient EV
15.9
0
$5.56
$2.54
EV Truck/SUV
25.4
0
$8.89
$4.06
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Kilmarnock, VA
Morning
in Kilmarnock on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hampton, VA
Morning
in Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
8:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
20 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
1h 37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route involves zero highway driving, you will spend the entire 1 hour and 19 minutes navigating smaller, winding local roads. The nature of these thoroughfares means you should stay alert for frequent turns, as the road surface changes in character compared to high-speed transit lanes. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, the journey offers a steady pace that requires constant attention to your surroundings. It is a drive defined by its local connectivity rather than speed, so plan for a consistent, measured travel experience.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.6 mi on George Washington Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20 miles in near VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20 miles (VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road): Navigation decision point; at 54.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
On the drive from Kilmarnock, VA to Hampton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 63.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.6 miles on George Washington Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 20 miles (VA 3; VA 198 / Buckley Hall Road): Navigation decision point; at 54.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hampton, VA before heading back.
