Traveling from Stuart to Hampton covers 281.1 miles of Virginia landscape, typically requiring about 5 hours and 48 minutes of time behind the wheel. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Your journey will take you across the Southeast region using a combination of US 58, I-85, and I-64. With a fuel budget of approximately $45, the drive is relatively economical for a long-distance excursion. Whether you are heading to the coast for business or pleasure, this route offers a straightforward path between these two points in the Commonwealth.
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
140.5 miles from Stuart, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 3m 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
Jeb Stuart Highway
14 mi
18m
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi
17m
Longest stretch:
I 85
— 56.4 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stuart, VA and Hampton, VA.
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Start on US 58 BUS
0.5 mi·1 min·East Blue Ridge Street
2
Turn right onto US 58
14 mi·18 min·Jeb Stuart Highway
3
Continue on US 58
8.4 mi·11 min·A. L. Philpott Highway
4
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·40 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 220 South
5
Merge onto US 58; US 220
9.4 mi·10 min·William F Stone Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
15 mi·19 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East: DanvilleUse the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 58
14 mi·17 min·US 58
Toward US 58 East
8
Take the exit onto US 58
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 58
Toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
9
Merge onto US 58; US 360
2.9 mi·5 min·South Boston Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 58; US 360
5.3 mi·7 min·South Boston Highway
11
Continue on US 58; US 360
20 mi·25 min·Philpott Road
12
Continue on US 58; US 360
19 mi·24 min·Bill Tuck Highway
13
Continue on US 58; VA 49
3.6 mi·4 min·Clarksville Bypass
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 58
19 mi·24 min·Clarksville Bypass
Toward US 58 East: Boydton, South Hill
15
Continue on US 1; US 58
3.5 mi·4 min·Highway 1
16
Continue on US 58
3.3 mi·4 min·South Hill Bypass
17
Continue on US 58
0.3 mi·35 sec·East Atlantic Street
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
19
Merge onto I 85
56 mi·1 hr 1 min·I 85
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 69Toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne PetersburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward US 301 South: Wythe StreetUse the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto US 460 BUS; VA 36
0.6 mi·47 sec·East Wythe Street
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on VA 36
3.6 mi·4 min·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on VA 36
2.0 mi·2 min·Oaklawn Boulevard
25
Continue on VA 36
2.2 mi·2 min·Winston Churchill Drive
26
Turn right onto VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.3 mi·2 min·East Randolph Road
27
Continue on VA 10; VA 156 BUS
1.9 mi·2 min·James River Drive
28
Turn left onto VA 106; VA 156
1.9 mi·2 min·Jordan Point Road
29
Continue on VA 106; VA 156
13 mi·17 min·Roxbury Road
30
Continue on VA 106
3.0 mi·4 min·Emmaus Church Road
31
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
32
Merge onto I 64; VA 33
54 mi·1 hr·I 64; VA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi·25 sec
Exit 265CToward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft·6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force BaseUse the left / right lanes.
35
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi·21 sec·Rip Rap Road
36
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi·1 min·North Armistead Avenue
37
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi·39 sec·West Pembroke Avenue
38
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft·19 sec·North King Street
39
Continue on North King Street
432 ft·18 sec·North King Street
40
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour and 48-minute trip, plan to depart early in the morning to avoid peak traffic periods on the interstates. Since the route includes one planned stop, use that break strategically to refuel and stretch your legs before hitting the final leg of the journey. Keep your $45 fuel budget in mind when selecting your pit stop, as prices can fluctuate between rural areas and larger transit hubs. Given the length of the drive, staying flexible with your schedule is your biggest advantage. Be sure to monitor the traffic conditions on I-64 as you approach the Hampton area, as this final stretch can often be the most congested part of your day.
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 140.5 miles from Stuart, VA, or about 3h 3m 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 62 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.5 miles or 3h 3m 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 49m
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 Stuart, 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 Stuart, VA
This is one driving day of about 281.1 miles and 5h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Stuart, 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 32.6 and 280 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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32.6 mi into trip|~42m 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
195 mi into trip|~4h 3m 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...
8
195.3 mi into trip|~4h 3m 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
279.9 mi into trip|~5h 44m 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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280 mi into trip|~5h 45m 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
$43.96 one way
$87.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg98 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.34
$48.06
$96.13
premium
$4.70
$52.03
$104.05
diesel
$5.61
$62.06
$124.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84.3
1
$29.52
$13.49
Efficient EV
70.3
0
$24.60
$11.24
EV Truck/SUV
112.4
1
$39.35
$17.99
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Stuart, VA
Late night
in Stuart on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hampton, VA
Late night
in Hampton on Sunday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Lawrenceville, VA
141 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
16 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 48m 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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
$15
near mile 261.7
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...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 281.1
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 193.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing local roads with major interstate highway travel. You will spend roughly 51% of your time on highways, which helps maintain a steady pace across the 281.1-mile distance. Expect the terrain to shift as you transition between rural stretches and more congested interstate corridors. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 56.4-mile segment on I-85, providing a consistent flow for long-distance cruising. Overall, the road offers a blend of regional connectivity that keeps the driving experience varied rather than strictly monotonous.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
40 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 32.6 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 23 significant decision points across 281.1 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 32.6 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 195 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.3 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 Stuart, VA and Hampton, VA, road signs point toward Hill and Historic Old Towne Petersburg.
Hill
112 mi in|~2h 26m|via US 58
Historic Old Towne Petersburg
195 mi in|~4h 3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 48m. Total distance: 281.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 48m 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 32.6 miles (US 58): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 195 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument and Petersburg National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.8 hours each way, a round trip means 11.6 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.
