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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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.
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 in King William County, Virginia
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on the route
78 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Ellerslie Avenue
1743 ft · 37 sec · East Ellerslie Avenue
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Turn right onto Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Boulevard
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Continue on Route 1
1.6 mi · 3 min · Route 1
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Turn right onto Woods Edge Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Woods Edge Road
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Continue on Woods Edge Road
2836 ft · 57 sec · Woods Edge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ramblewood Drive
926 ft · 23 sec · Ramblewood Drive
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Turn left onto Golf Course Road
2299 ft · 46 sec · Golf Course Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Bermuda Hundred Road
2993 ft · 1 min · Old Bermuda Hundred Road
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Merge slight left onto West Hundred Road
1362 ft · 28 sec · West Hundred Road
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Turn left onto Rivers Bend Boulevard
1192 ft · 37 sec · Rivers Bend Boulevard
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Continue on Rivers Bend Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Rivers Bend Boulevard
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Continue on Meadowville Technology Parkway
1835 ft · 43 sec · Meadowville Technology Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 295 North
2133 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 11 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport
1777 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines
1942 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk
2052 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Heights and Hampton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
James City County
Legacy Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Point.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Richmond Main Street Station
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colonial Heights and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 60.76 mi (97.78 km).
#1 Colonial Heights
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 17,820 |
| Coordinates | 37.2680400, -77.4072600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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