How far is Chincoteague, VA from Hampton, VA?
The driving distance from Chincoteague, VA to Hampton, VA is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chincoteague and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chincoteague and Hampton.
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Start on Main Street
2728 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Chincoteague Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Chincoteague Road
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Turn left onto Atlantic Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Atlantic Road
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Turn right onto Thornton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Thornton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lankford Highway
58.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Lankford Highway
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Merge slight left onto Lankford Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lankford Highway
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, I 64 West: Downtown Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Hampton, Richmond
600 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Hampton, Richmond
1640 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
9.8 mi · 14 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
1.2 km · 1 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60, VA 143: Woodland Road, Hampton University
893 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Settlers Landing Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Settlers Landing Road
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Turn right onto Wine Street
1147 ft · 31 sec · Wine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Street
117 m · 22 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto North King Street
734 ft · 20 sec · North King Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North King Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chincoteague and Hampton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lankford Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lankford Highway
58.5 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chincoteague and Sunny near Hampton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chincoteague to Hampton?
The road trip is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Eastville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Chincoteague and 56.8 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chincoteague and Sunny near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Eastville
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 Eastville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chincoteague and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 81.87 mi (131.76 km).
#1 Chincoteague
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,866 |
| Coordinates | 37.9331800, -75.3788100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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 (-76.34532, 37.02985)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.67 | $35.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.06 | $38.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.44 | $44.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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