How far is Cana, VA from Hampton, VA?
The driving distance from Cana, VA to Hampton, VA is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cana and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cana and Hampton.
-
1
Start on Fancy Gap Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Fancy Gap Highway
-
2
Continue on North Andy Griffith Parkway
31.6 mi · 36 min · North Andy Griffith Parkway
-
3
Keep slight left to continue on NC 74 East
13.3 mi · 16 min
-
4
Keep slight left to continue on US 421 South: Greensboro
1.1 mi · 2 min
-
5
Merge slight left onto Salem Parkway
11.4 mi · 13 min · Salem Parkway
-
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Greensboro, Martinsville
7.8 mi · 10 min
-
7
Merge slight right
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
8
Keep slight left
36.8 mi · 43 min
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Durham
9.4 mi · 11 min
-
10
Keep slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
11
Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
-
12
Keep slight left
37.1 mi · 40 min
-
13
Turn straight
4.9 mi · 5 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 1, US 158: Norlina
1002 ft · 32 sec
-
15
Turn left
8.6 mi · 11 min
-
16
Turn right
1.2 mi · 1 min
-
17
Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
-
18
At the end of the road, turn left
28 mi · 33 min
-
19
Take the exit left
955 ft · 23 sec
-
20
Merge slight left onto Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
19.3 mi · 21 min · Congressman G K Butterfield Highway
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 58 East: Emporia, Norfolk
683 ft · 17 sec
-
22
Keep slight left to continue on US 58 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach
735 ft · 18 sec
-
23
Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min
-
24
Take the exit straight toward I 664 North: Newport News, Hampton
2034 ft · 50 sec
-
25
Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
-
26
Continue on Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
4.3 mi · 5 min · Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel
-
27
Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
-
28
Take the exit slight right toward Powerplant Parkway, Powhatan Parkway
1175 ft · 25 sec
-
29
Turn right onto Powhatan Parkway
917 ft · 28 sec · Powhatan Parkway
-
30
Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Pembroke Avenue
-
31
Turn right onto North King Street
160 m · 20 sec · North King Street
-
32
Continue on North King Street
132 m · 19 sec · North King Street
-
33
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cana and Hampton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 58 East
Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Cana and Sunny near Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cana to Hampton?
The road trip is about 294.9 miles (474.6 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.1 miles from Cana and 136.8 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.7 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 6:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cana and Sunny near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Clarksville
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 Clarksville.
Danville
Durham
North Carolina State Fair station
Cary
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cana and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 241.24 mi (388.24 km).
#1 Cana
Census designated place
| Population | 1,254 |
| Coordinates | 36.5895800, -80.6717300 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| 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: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $41.23 | $82.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $46.11 | $92.21 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $49.74 | $99.48 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $58.55 | $117.09 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.