How far is Colonial Heights, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Colonial Heights, VA to Hampton, VA is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.37 mi
01h 30m
Flight
60.76 mi
97.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.76 mi
Kilometers
97.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.37 mi
Kilometers
140.61 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Fri, Apr 24, 8:32 PM EDT
Return by in Colonial Heights
Fri, Apr 24, 10:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colonial Heights
2026-04-24T19:01
Arrive Hampton
Fri, Apr 24, 8:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colonial Heights
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
West Point
VA

Town in King William County, Virginia

From Colonial Heights
43.6 mi
00h 45m
To Hampton
43.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colonial Heights and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Ellerslie Avenue

    1743 ft · 37 sec · East Ellerslie Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 1

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Woods Edge Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Woods Edge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Woods Edge Road

    2836 ft · 57 sec · Woods Edge Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramblewood Drive

    926 ft · 23 sec · Ramblewood Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Golf Course Road

    2299 ft · 46 sec · Golf Course Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Bermuda Hundred Road

    2993 ft · 1 min · Old Bermuda Hundred Road

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Hundred Road

    1362 ft · 28 sec · West Hundred Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rivers Bend Boulevard

    1192 ft · 37 sec · Rivers Bend Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Rivers Bend Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Rivers Bend Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Meadowville Technology Parkway

    1835 ft · 43 sec · Meadowville Technology Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 295 North

    2133 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  21. 21

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colonial Heights 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
65 mi · 74%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 12%
Woods Edge Road
3.27 mi · 4%
Route 1
1.56 mi · 2%
Rivers Bend Boulevard
1.19 mi · 1%
I 64
1.09 mi · 1%
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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
60.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Point
00h 45m from Colonial Heights
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colonial Heights and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colonial Heights to Hampton?

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

West Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.6 miles from Colonial Heights and 43.8 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.20 one way or $24.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colonial Heights and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near West Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Point and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.1 mi away

James City County

West Point
County government office,Service establishment
Legacy Hall
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Legacy Hall

Williamsburg , VA
4301 New Town Ave, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Rating 4.5/5 37 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.

RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

56 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

62 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

65 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Heights and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 60.76 mi (97.78 km).

Colonial Heights

#1 Colonial Heights

Independent city in Virginia, United States

Population17,820
Coordinates37.2680400, -77.4072600
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: (-77.40717, 37.268629)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.67 L · about $12.20
Round trip
$24.40
6.16 gal · 23.34 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.20 $24.40
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.64 $27.28
Premium $4.78 $14.72 $29.43
Diesel $5.62 $17.32 $34.64

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Colonial Heights and Hampton. The current time is 19:01:42.

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.