How far is Fairlawn, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Fairlawn, VA to Hampton, VA is about 252.5 miles (406.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
252.45 mi
03h 55m
Flight
206.15 mi
331.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.15 mi
Kilometers
331.76 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
252.45 mi
Kilometers
406.28 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Fri, Nov 6, 2:19 PM EST
Return by in Fairlawn
Fri, Nov 6, 6:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairlawn
2026-11-06T10:23
Arrive Hampton
Fri, Nov 6, 2:19 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairlawn
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Louisa
VA

County in Virginia, United States

From Fairlawn
126.1 mi
01h 57m
To Hampton
126.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
1 mph W
Destination
72°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairlawn and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Scotland Road

    34 m · 5 sec · East Scotland Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Fairlawn Drive

    970 ft · 45 sec · East Fairlawn Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1990 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    145 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto East Madison Street

    2667 ft · 59 sec · East Madison Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    554 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Washington, Norfolk

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Norfolk, Virginia Beach

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  14. 14

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairlawn 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
155 mi · 62%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 9%
I 295 North
1.23 mi
East Madison Street
0.76 mi
North Armistead Avenue
0.39 mi
West Pembroke Avenue
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

90 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.3 mi
206.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisa
01h 57m from Fairlawn
Leave By
9:08 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Fairlawn and 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 Fairlawn to Hampton?

The road trip is about 252.5 miles (406.3 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Louisa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from Fairlawn and 126.3 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.06 one way or $70.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Fairlawn and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Louisa

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

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

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

43 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Culpeper station

50 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

55 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Fredericksburg

57 mi away
200 Lafayette Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairlawn and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 206.15 mi (331.76 km).

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#1 Fairlawn

Fairlawn is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7762400, -79.9820000
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: East Scotland Road (-79.982258, 37.776253)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 406 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.91 gal
33.72 L · about $35.06
Round trip
$70.12
17.82 gal · 67.44 L
Estimated CO2
79.2 kg one way
Round trip: 158.4 kg / 349 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.94 $35.06 $70.12
Mid-grade $4.43 $39.45 $78.91
Premium $4.84 $43.09 $86.18
Diesel $6.21 $55.30 $110.59

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairlawn and Hampton. The current time is 10:23:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.