How far is Bon Air, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Bon Air, VA to Hampton, VA is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.52 mi
01h 27m
Flight
74.92 mi
120.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.92 mi
Kilometers
120.58 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.52 mi
Kilometers
142.46 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Bon Air
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bon Air
2026-04-15T03:28
Arrive Hampton
Wed, Apr 15, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bon Air
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
West Point
VA

Town in King William County, Virginia

From Bon Air
42.9 mi
00h 43m
To Hampton
45.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bon Air and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Rockaway Road

    4 m · 3 sec · Rockaway Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Buford Road

    3007 ft · 1 min · Buford Road

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Jahnke Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Jahnke Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto VA 76 Toll North: Powhite Parkway North

    1247 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Powhite Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Powhite Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Powhite Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Powhite Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Downtown Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Downtown Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Washington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, Richmond International Airport

    1735 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, 7th Street

    930 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1489 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bon Air 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
75.2 mi · 85%
Powhite Parkway
3.7 mi · 4%
Downtown Expressway
2.89 mi · 3%
Jahnke Road
1.16 mi · 1%
Richmond-Petersburg Turnpike
0.66 mi · 1%
Buford Road
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 43m from Bon Air
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bon Air and Clear near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bon Air to Hampton?

The road trip is about 88.5 miles (142.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Bon Air and 45.6 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bon Air and Clear near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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 West Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

James City County

West Point
County government office,Service establishment
Stryker Center
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Stryker Center

Williamsburg , VA
412 N Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

56 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

62 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

65 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bon Air and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 74.92 mi (120.58 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bon Air

Bon Air is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.5248700, -77.5577700
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockaway Road (-77.557784, 37.524905)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.82 L · about $12.36
Round trip
$24.72
6.24 gal · 23.64 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.36 $24.72
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.82 $27.64
Premium $4.78 $14.91 $29.81
Diesel $5.62 $17.55 $35.09

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bon Air and Hampton. The current time is 03:28:12.

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.