How far is Bassett, VA from Hampton, VA?
The driving distance from Bassett, VA to Hampton, VA is about 250.8 miles (403.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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 04h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bassett and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bassett and Hampton.
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Start on Sunset Drive
81 m · 13 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto County Road 673
34 m · 10 sec · County Road 673
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Turn left onto Fairystone Parkway
1001 ft · 17 sec · Fairystone Parkway
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Continue on Fairystone Park Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Fairystone Park Highway
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Continue on Fairy Stone Park Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Fairy Stone Park Highway
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Continue on North Virginia Avenue
4 mi · 6 min · North Virginia Avenue
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Turn left onto Commonwealth Boulevard
2.2 mi · 3 min · Commonwealth Boulevard
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Continue on Commonwealth Boulevard East
85 m · 8 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard East
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Turn right onto Fairy Street
35 m · 5 sec · Fairy Street
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Turn left onto Hooker Street
1578 ft · 50 sec · Hooker Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Church Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Church Street
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Continue on A L Philpott Highway
9 mi · 12 min · A L Philpott Highway
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Continue on Martinsville Highway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Martinsville Highway
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Take the exit straight toward US 58 East
14.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East, US 360 East: South Boston
1586 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Boston Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · South Boston Road
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Continue on South Boston Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · South Boston Highway
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Continue on Philpott Road
19.7 mi · 26 min · Philpott Road
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Continue on Bill Tuck Highway
18.8 mi · 24 min · Bill Tuck Highway
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Continue on Clarksville Bypass
3.6 mi · 5 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Clarksville Bypass
19.2 mi · 25 min · Clarksville Bypass
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Continue on Highway 1
3.5 mi · 5 min · Highway 1
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Continue on South Hill Bypass
3.3 mi · 5 min · South Hill Bypass
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Continue on East Atlantic Street
1642 ft · 35 sec · East Atlantic Street
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Take the exit slight right
1588 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg
1601 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street
606 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street
1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street
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Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard
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Continue on Winston Churchill Drive
2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive
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Turn right onto East Randolph Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road
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Continue on James River Drive
1.9 mi · 2 min · James River Drive
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Turn left onto Jordan Point Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road
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Continue on Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road
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Continue on Emmaus Church Road
3 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road
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Take the ramp right
2019 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 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 Bassett and Hampton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Atlantic Street
Merge slight left
56.4 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bassett 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 Bassett to Hampton?
The road trip is about 250.8 miles (403.7 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Alberta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.2 miles from Bassett and 119.7 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.05 one way or $70.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bassett and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Alberta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Alberta.
Petersburg station
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Rocky Mount
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bassett and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 202.27 mi (325.52 km).
#1 Bassett
City in Nebraska, USA
| Population | 1,100 |
| Coordinates | 36.7593000, -79.9903200 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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 (-76.345318, 37.02985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 404 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $35.05 | $70.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $39.20 | $78.39 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $42.29 | $84.57 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $49.77 | $99.54 |
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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