How far is Colonial Beach, VA from Hampton, VA?
The driving distance from Colonial Beach, VA to Hampton, VA is about 112 miles (180.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colonial Beach and Hampton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Beach and Hampton.
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Start on Washington Avenue
10 m · 8 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Colonial Avenue
3168 ft · 2 min · Colonial Avenue
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Turn left onto McKinney Boulevard
1556 ft · 29 sec · McKinney Boulevard
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Continue on James Monroe Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · James Monroe Highway
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Turn left onto Kings Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Flat Iron Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Flat Iron Road
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Continue on Newland Road
13.8 mi · 24 min · Newland Road
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Turn right onto Richmond Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto South Water Lane
1913 ft · 57 sec · South Water Lane
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Turn right onto Wright Street
1064 ft · 33 sec · Wright Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tappahannock Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Tappahannock Boulevard
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Keep slight left
67.2 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 64 East: Hampton, Norfolk
1821 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
757 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Armistead Avenue, Langley Air Force Base
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road
805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road
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Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue
2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue
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Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
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Turn right onto North King Street
160 m · 20 sec · North King Street
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Continue on North King Street
132 m · 19 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 Colonial Beach 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.
Tappahannock Boulevard
Keep slight left
67.2 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Colonial Beach 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 Colonial Beach to Hampton?
The road trip is about 112 miles (180.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Urbanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.9 miles from Colonial Beach and 56.1 miles from Hampton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Colonial Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hampton.
Stop Ideas Near Urbanna
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 Urbanna.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Beach and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 91.13 mi (146.66 km).
#1 Colonial Beach
Town in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 3,645 |
| Coordinates | 38.2545700, -76.9635800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $15.65 | $31.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.49 | $34.99 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.87 | $37.75 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.21 | $44.43 |
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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