How far is Bowling Green, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Bowling Green, VA to Hampton, VA is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
106.45 mi
01h 48m
Flight
89.3 mi
143.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.3 mi
Kilometers
143.71 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.45 mi
Kilometers
171.32 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Fri, Apr 17, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-04-17T00:30
Arrive Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
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
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From Bowling Green
55.8 mi
00h 54m
To Hampton
50.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 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 Bowling Green and Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    37 m · 11 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milford Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rogers Clark Boulevard

    1450 ft · 31 sec · Rogers Clark Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bowling Green Bypass

    716 ft · 11 sec · Bowling Green Bypass

  5. 5

    Continue on Rogers Clark Boulevard

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Rogers Clark Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South

    1281 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
65.5 mi · 62%
I 95 South
19 mi · 18%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 12%
Rogers Clark Boulevard
10.1 mi · 9%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 2%
Milford Street
0.93 mi · 1%
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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
00h 54m from Bowling Green
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green to Hampton?

The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.8 miles from Bowling Green and 50.6 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.89 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Windsor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 89.3 mi (143.71 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

City in Virginia

Population1,182
Coordinates38.0495800, -77.3466500
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-77.346793, 38.049544)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.22 L · about $14.89
Round trip
$29.79
7.52 gal · 28.44 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $14.89 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.43 $16.65 $33.31
Premium $4.78 $17.97 $35.93
Diesel $5.62 $21.15 $42.29

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 Bowling Green and Hampton. The current time is 00:30:28.

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.