How far is Appomattox, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Appomattox, VA to Hampton, VA is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.32 mi
02h 51m
Flight
138.35 mi
222.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.35 mi
Kilometers
222.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.32 mi
Kilometers
270.88 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Appomattox
Fri, Apr 17, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Appomattox
2026-04-17T06:28
Arrive Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Appomattox
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bensley
VA

Census designated place

From Appomattox
83.2 mi
01h 25m
To Hampton
85.1 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Appomattox and Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Appomattox and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Confederate Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Confederate Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on Richmond Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Richmond Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Prince Edward Highway

    24.1 mi · 29 min · Prince Edward Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward VA 150 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

    757 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base

    61 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Appomattox and Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
65 mi · 39%
Prince Edward Highway
24.1 mi · 14%
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 13%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 10%
Holly Farms Road
9.32 mi · 6%
Richmond Highway
9.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

64.2 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensley
01h 25m from Appomattox
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Appomattox 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 Appomattox to Hampton?

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bensley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Appomattox and 85.1 miles from Hampton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Appomattox and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Bensley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bensley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 5.9 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bensley.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

19 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

23 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

35 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Appomattox and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 138.35 mi (222.66 km).

Appomattox

#1 Appomattox

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,808
Coordinates37.3570900, -78.8252900
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Confederate Boulevard (-78.825257, 37.357114)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.48 L · about $23.53
Round trip
$47.06
11.88 gal · 44.96 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.53 $47.06
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.31 $52.62
Premium $4.78 $28.38 $56.76
Diesel $5.62 $33.41 $66.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Virginia · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Appomattox and Hampton. The current time is 06:28:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.