How far is Bridgewater, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Bridgewater, VA to Hampton, VA is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.5 miles (276 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.2 mi
03h 09m
Flight
171.51 mi
276.02 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.51 mi
Kilometers
276.02 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.2 mi
Kilometers
325.41 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Bridgewater
Thu, Apr 16, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgewater
2026-04-16T00:38
Arrive Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bridgewater
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wyndham
VA

Census designated place in Virginia, USA

From Bridgewater
101.2 mi
01h 34m
To Hampton
101 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East College Street

    6 m · 5 sec · East College Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    858 ft · 33 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dinkel Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Dinkel Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Friedens Church Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Friedens Church Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.8 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Richmond

    1 km · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    89.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  13. 13

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgewater 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
156 mi · 77%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 11%
Friedens Church Road
18.8 mi · 9%
Dinkel Avenue
2.55 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.23 mi · 1%
North Armistead Avenue
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight right

89.6 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
171.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyndham
01h 34m from Bridgewater
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bridgewater and Mostly Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bridgewater to Hampton?

The road trip is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Wyndham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Bridgewater and 101 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 171.5 miles (276 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.28 one way or $56.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bridgewater and Mostly Sunny near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Wyndham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wyndham, 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 Wyndham.

RAIL

Ashland

13 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

14 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

24 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

53 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgewater and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 171.51 mi (276.02 km).

Bridgewater

#1 Bridgewater

Town in Rockingham County, Virginia, United States

Population6,162
Coordinates38.3820700, -78.9767000
Altitude359
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: East College Street (-78.976675, 38.382095)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.01 L · about $28.28
Round trip
$56.56
14.28 gal · 54.02 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $28.28 $56.56
Mid-grade $4.43 $31.62 $63.25
Premium $4.78 $34.11 $68.23
Diesel $5.62 $40.16 $80.31

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bridgewater and Hampton. The current time is 00:38:25.

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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.