How far is Amherst, VA from Hampton, VA?
The driving distance from Amherst, VA to Hampton, VA is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Virginia, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Hampton.
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Start on Goodwin Street
44 m · 11 sec · Goodwin Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
1250 ft · 40 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
96 m · 9 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Richmond Highway
14.7 mi · 20 min · Richmond Highway
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Continue on Anderson Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on West James Anderson Highway
17.1 mi · 22 min · West James Anderson Highway
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Continue on East James Anderson Highway
8.1 mi · 9 min · East James Anderson Highway
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Continue on Anderson Highway
36.7 mi · 48 min · Anderson Highway
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Continue on Midlothian Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Midlothian Turnpike
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Turn right onto Old Hundred Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Hundred Road
45 m · 5 sec · Old Hundred Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Hundred Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Old Hundred Road
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Continue on Powhite Parkway
9.7 mi · 13 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway
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Keep slight right
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Downtown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport
1735 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
1.1 km · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street
930 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
1489 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
74.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
757 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue
2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
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Turn right onto North King Street
160 m · 20 sec · North King Street
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Continue on North King Street
132 m · 19 sec · North King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Hampton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Merge slight left
74.8 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Amherst and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Hampton?
The road trip is about 195.8 miles (315.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chesterfield Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.8 miles from Amherst and 106.1 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.37 one way or $54.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Amherst and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield Court House
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield Court House.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 153.58 mi (247.17 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 2,182 |
| Coordinates | 37.5851400, -79.0514100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $27.37 | $54.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $30.60 | $61.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $33.02 | $66.03 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $38.86 | $77.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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