How far is Chase City, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Chase City, VA to Hampton, VA is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
148.98 mi
02h 41m
Flight
117.81 mi
189.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.81 mi
Kilometers
189.6 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.98 mi
Kilometers
239.76 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:14 PM EDT
Return by in Chase City
Thu, Apr 16, 8:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chase City
2026-04-16T15:33
Arrive Hampton
Thu, Apr 16, 6:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chase City
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
Pocahontas
VA

Town of the United States

From Chase City
82.9 mi
01h 20m
To Hampton
66.1 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Chase City and Hampton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chase City and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    13.6 mi · 21 min · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway Forty-Seven

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Highway Forty-Seven

  3. 3

    Continue on West Atlantic Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Atlantic Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Thomas Street

    113 m · 18 sec · South Thomas Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Maple Lane

    121 m · 14 sec · Maple Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Atlantic Street

    2070 ft · 55 sec · East Atlantic Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Atlantic Street

    1703 ft · 42 sec · East Atlantic Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    56.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Wythe Street, Washigton Street, Historic Old Towne Petersburg

    1601 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 South: Wythe Street

    606 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Wythe Street

    1 km · 48 sec · East Wythe Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Washington Street

    3.6 mi · 4 min · East Washington Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Oaklawn Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Oaklawn Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Winston Churchill Drive

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Winston Churchill Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Randolph Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Randolph Road

  18. 18

    Continue on James River Drive

    1.9 mi · 2 min · James River Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Jordan Point Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Jordan Point Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Roxbury Road

    13.3 mi · 18 min · Roxbury Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Emmaus Church Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Emmaus Church Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    2019 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    54.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  24. 24

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chase City 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emmaus Church Road
57.7 mi · 39%
East Atlantic Street
57.4 mi · 39%
East 2nd Street
13.6 mi · 9%
Roxbury Road
13.3 mi · 9%
Highway Forty-Seven
6.73 mi · 5%
East Washington Street
3.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Atlantic Street

Merge slight left

56.4 mi · 01h 02m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
117.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocahontas
01h 20m from Chase City
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chase City 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 Chase City to Hampton?

The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Pocahontas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.9 miles from Chase City and 66.1 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.83 one way or $41.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pocahontas

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

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

RAIL

Petersburg station

3 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

33 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

43 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

58 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chase City and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 117.81 mi (189.6 km).

Chase City

#1 Chase City

Town

Population2,217
Coordinates36.7993100, -78.4583300
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: East 2nd Street (-78.458335, 36.799322)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.9 L · about $20.83
Round trip
$41.67
10.52 gal · 39.8 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.83 $41.67
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.30 $46.59
Premium $4.78 $25.13 $50.26
Diesel $5.62 $29.58 $59.16

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 Chase City and Hampton. The current time is 15:33:15.

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.