How far is Cedar Bluff, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Cedar Bluff, VA to Hampton, VA is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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
265.37 mi
04h 05m
Flight
198.37 mi
319.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.37 mi
Kilometers
319.24 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.37 mi
Kilometers
427.07 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Sun, Apr 12, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Cedar Bluff
Sun, Apr 12, 12:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Bluff
2026-04-12T04:46
Arrive Hampton
Sun, Apr 12, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Bluff
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
Lake Monticello
VA

Census-designated place in Virginia, United States

From Cedar Bluff
132.5 mi
02h 02m
To Hampton
132.9 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Bluff and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street Southeast

    23 m · 5 sec · 5th Street Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue Southeast

    129 m · 19 sec · Highland Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Street Southeast

    812 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue Southeast

    73 m · 16 sec · Elm Avenue Southeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 581 North, US 220 North: Lexington, Salem

    727 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 220 North: Lexington

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    64.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  10. 10

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Cedar Bluff 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
155 mi · 59%
I 81 North
77.8 mi · 29%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 9%
I 581 North
6.26 mi · 2%
I 295 North
1.23 mi
North Armistead Avenue
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

90 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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.1 mi
198.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Monticello
02h 02m from Cedar Bluff
Leave By
8:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cedar Bluff and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Bluff to Hampton?

The road trip is about 265.4 miles (427.1 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Lake Monticello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Cedar Bluff and 132.9 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 198.3 miles (319.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Monticello

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

18 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

68 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Staunton station

69 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Ashland

77 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Bluff and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 198.37 mi (319.24 km).

Cedar Bluff

#1 Cedar Bluff

Town in Virginia

Population998
Coordinates37.2640300, -79.9353200
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street Southeast (-79.935211, 37.264005)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.45 L · about $37.07
Round trip
$74.15
18.72 gal · 70.9 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $37.07 $74.15
Mid-grade $4.43 $41.46 $82.91
Premium $4.78 $44.72 $89.44
Diesel $5.62 $52.64 $105.28

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 Cedar Bluff and Hampton. The current time is 04:46:04.

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.