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Trip from Windsor, VA to Hampton, VA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

63.9 mi

103 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in southeastern Virginia, United States

Windsor, VA

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independent city in Virginia, United States

Hampton, VA

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Trip Overview

This 63.9-mile drive from Windsor, VA to Hampton, VA is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 16 minutes. With 95% of the journey on highways, it's designed for efficient travel. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, making it an economical option for a day trip. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. Both your origin and destination are within Virginia's Southeast region, so you won't be crossing state lines or experiencing significant regional shifts.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
VA 33 60.5 mi 1h 7m
Pocahontas Trail 0.7 mi 1m
White Oak Road 0.5 mi 1m
Stockholm Drive 0.5 mi 1m
North Armistead Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
West Pembroke Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
East Williamsburg Road 0.2 mi <1m
North King Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: VA 33 — 60.5 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, VA and Hampton, VA.

1

Start on Gaardahl Drive

256 ft · 13 sec · Gaardahl Drive
2

Turn right onto Rasmussen Drive

506 ft · 24 sec · Rasmussen Drive
3

Turn right onto Stockholm Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Stockholm Drive
4

Turn left onto White Oak Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · White Oak Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto US 60; VA 33

0.2 mi · 15 sec · East Williamsburg Road
6

Continue on US 60; VA 33

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pocahontas Trail
7

Turn left onto VA 33

0.2 mi · 17 sec · New Kent Highway
Use the left lane.
8

Take the ramp onto VA 33

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min · VA 33
Toward I 64 East, VA 33 East: West Point, Norfolk Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 25 sec
Exit 265C Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

199 ft · 6 sec
Toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base Use the left / right lanes.
11

Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road
12

Turn sharp left onto VA 134

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
13

Turn left onto VA 351

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
14

Turn right onto North King Street

524 ft · 19 sec · North King Street
15

Continue on North King Street

432 ft · 18 sec · North King Street
16

Arrive at destination

North King Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Williamsburg, VA, VA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Williamsburg, VA

32 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

West Point, VA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Williamsburg, VA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from Windsor, VA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before VA 33 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.5 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.9 — 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 | Rasmussen Drive

Turn right onto Rasmussen Drive

Navigation decision point

6
2.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | VA 33 / New Kent Highway

Turn left onto VA 33 / New Kent Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | VA 33

Take the ramp onto VA 33 toward I 64 East, VA 33 East: West Point, Norfolk

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 64 East, VA 33 East: West Point, Norfo...
8
62.7 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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
62.9 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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

$9.99 one way

$19.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.34 $10.93 $21.85
premium $4.70 $11.83 $23.65
diesel $5.61 $14.11 $28.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 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 19.2 0 $6.71 $3.07
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.59 $2.56
EV Truck/SUV 25.6 0 $8.95 $4.09

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 18, 2026

Origin

Windsor, VA

Morning in Windsor on Sunday

Local time

10:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hampton, VA

Morning in Hampton on Sunday

Local time

10:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Williamsburg, VA

32 mi in

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

2 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 16m 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 highway-dominant experience on this route, with nearly all of your 63.9 miles spent on high-speed roads. The primary roads guiding your journey are VA 33 and Pocahontas Trail, with White Oak Road also playing a role. You'll encounter one significant uninterrupted stretch of 60.5 miles on VA 33, which means fewer opportunities for spontaneous detours or quick breaks. This highway-focused profile suggests a consistent pace and minimal traffic slowdowns, allowing for a predictable travel time.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.5 mi on VA 33.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on VA 33 and Pocahontas Trail. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Rasmussen Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 63.9 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: near the start (Rasmussen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (VA 33 / New Kent Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (VA 33): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 60.5 miles on VA 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (Rasmussen Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (VA 33 / New Kent Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (VA 33): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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