Origin
Warsaw, VA
Late night in Warsaw on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warsaw, VA to Hampton, VA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
85 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warsaw, VA
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Hampton, VA
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Trip Overview
This 85-mile drive from Warsaw, VA to Hampton, VA takes about 2 hours and 1 minute to complete, making it a perfect day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 88% of the journey on major roads like US 17 and I-64. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region of Virginia for the entirety of this journey. It’s a straightforward drive with no planned stops, ideal for those looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.5 miles from Warsaw, VA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 17 | 67.2 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 64 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| West Richmond Road | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| Tappahannock Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Armistead Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Water Lane | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Pembroke Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wright Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 17
— 67.2 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, VA and Hampton, VA.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
114 ft
·
11 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 360
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
West Richmond Road
4
Turn left onto South Water Lane
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Water Lane
5
Turn right onto Wright Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Wright Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 17; US 360
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Tappahannock Boulevard
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 17
67 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
US 17
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
9
Merge onto I 64
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
I 64
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 265C
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
199 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
Use the left / right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Rip Rap Road
13
Turn sharp left onto VA 134
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Armistead Avenue
14
Turn left onto VA 351
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Pembroke Avenue
15
Turn right onto North King Street
524 ft
·
19 sec
·
North King Street
16
Continue on North King Street
432 ft
·
18 sec
·
North King Street
17
Arrive at destination
North King Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 2-hour duration, this trip offers great flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive in Hampton with plenty of daylight left. The longest stretch on US 17 is a good place to ensure you have enough fuel before heading onto I-64. Since there are no mandatory stops, plan your breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway mark or when you feel ready. The $13 fuel cost suggests a single fill-up might be sufficient for most vehicles.
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 42.5 miles from Warsaw, VA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.2 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 19 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.5 miles or 1h 1m 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 42m
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 Warsaw, 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 Warsaw, VA
This is one driving day of about 85 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Warsaw, VA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 17 for about 67.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.5 miles from Warsaw, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 84 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
76.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m 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
76.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
83.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m 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
84 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m 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
$13.29 one way
$26.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $14.53 | $29.07 |
| premium | $4.70 | $15.73 | $31.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.77 | $37.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Hampton, VA
Late night in Hampton on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 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
3 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
2h 1m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 88% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 67.2 miles along US 17. This means you'll likely experience consistent speeds and minimal interruptions for much of the journey. The transition to I-64 will offer a faster pace for a significant portion of the trip. It's the kind of drive where you can settle in and cover ground efficiently.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.2 mi on US 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 17 and I 64. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 85 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 76.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.5 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.
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 Warsaw, VA to Hampton, VA, road signs begin pointing toward Norfolk along the way.
Norfolk
76.2 mi in
|
~1h 48m
About the Cities
Arriving in Hampton, VA
Full guide →Hampton is a city in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 85 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.2 miles on US 17. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 76.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.5 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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