How far is Bristow, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Bristow, VA to Hampton, VA is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
164.55 mi
02h 46m
Flight
133.79 mi
215.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.79 mi
Kilometers
215.32 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.55 mi
Kilometers
264.82 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Sun, Apr 12, 12:18 AM EDT
Return by in Bristow
Sun, Apr 12, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristow
2026-04-11T21:32
Arrive Hampton
Sun, Apr 12, 12:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristow
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
Glen Allen
VA

Town in Alabama, USA

From Bristow
82.5 mi
01h 23m
To Hampton
82.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bristow Road

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Bristow Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dumfries Road

    7 mi · 11 min · Dumfries Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    2284 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dumfries Road
74.2 mi · 45%
I 64 East
65.5 mi · 40%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 8%
Bristow Road
9.14 mi · 6%
I 295 South
1.87 mi · 1%
North Armistead Avenue
0.39 mi
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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Allen
01h 23m from Bristow
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bristow 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 Bristow to Hampton?

The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Bristow and 82.1 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen

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 Glen Allen and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 9.2 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 10.1 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 10 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 10 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 Glen Allen.

RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

6 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

11 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

16 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

48 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristow and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 133.79 mi (215.32 km).

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#1 Bristow

Bristow is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7228900, -77.5361000
Altitude60
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Bristow Road (-77.53628, 38.722802)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.98 L · about $23.01
Round trip
$46.03
11.62 gal · 43.96 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.01 $46.03
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.73 $51.46
Premium $4.78 $27.76 $55.52
Diesel $5.62 $32.68 $65.35

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristow and Hampton. The current time is 21:32:01.

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.