How far is Chantilly, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Chantilly, VA to Hampton, VA is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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
177.25 mi
02h 53m
Flight
141.75 mi
228.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.75 mi
Kilometers
228.12 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.25 mi
Kilometers
285.26 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM EDT
Return by in Chantilly
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chantilly
2026-04-22T19:36
Arrive Hampton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chantilly
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Chantilly
88.5 mi
01h 26m
To Hampton
88.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Route 50

    8 m · 8 sec · Route 50

  2. 2

    Continue on Route 50

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Route 50

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  12. 12

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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chantilly 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 42%
I 64 East
65.5 mi · 37%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 5%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 4%
Route 50
2.67 mi · 2%
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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
141.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 26m from Chantilly
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Chantilly 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 Chantilly to Hampton?

The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Chantilly and 88.8 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chantilly and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 141.75 mi (228.12 km).

Chantilly

#1 Chantilly

Unincorporated community located in Northern Virginia

Population10,863
Coordinates38.8942800, -77.4311000
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: US 50 (-77.431111, 38.894263)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.68 L · about $24.80
Round trip
$49.59
12.52 gal · 47.36 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.80 $49.59
Mid-grade $4.43 $27.73 $55.45
Premium $4.78 $29.91 $59.82
Diesel $5.62 $35.21 $70.41

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Chantilly and Hampton. The current time is 19:36:28.

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.