How far is Glade Spring, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Glade Spring, VA to Hampton, VA is about 373.2 miles (600.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
373.2 mi
05h 49m
Flight
300.17 mi
483.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.17 mi
Kilometers
483.08 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.2 mi
Kilometers
600.6 km
Drive Time
05h 49m

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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 05h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in Glade Spring
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glade Spring
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glade Spring
9:00 PM EDT
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
Stuarts Draft
VA

Census designated place

From Glade Spring
187 mi
02h 54m
To Hampton
186.2 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Glade Spring Weather
VA
Live fallback forecast
76°F
Thursday
Using Abingdon as the closest live forecast in the Washington County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glade Spring and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on Evergreen Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Evergreen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Grace Street

    61 m · 10 sec · Grace Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Town Square Street

    148 m · 21 sec · Town Square Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto West Glade Street

    2190 ft · 1 min · West Glade Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Maple Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    51.8 mi · 56 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

    139.7 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1353 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Richmond

    90 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  11. 11

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  15. 15

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glade Spring and Hampton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
155 mi · 42%
I 81 North
140 mi · 38%
Maple Street
53.2 mi · 14%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 6%
I 295 North
1.23 mi
West Glade Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North, US 11 North: Roanoke

140 mi · 02h 34m

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
05h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73 mi
300.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuarts Draft
02h 54m from Glade Spring
Leave By
5:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glade Spring and Sunny near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glade Spring to Hampton?

The road trip is about 373.2 miles (600.6 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?

Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 187 miles from Glade Spring and 186.2 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 300.2 miles (483.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 73 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.17 one way or $104.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glade Spring and Sunny near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Stuarts Draft

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

14 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

47 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Kemper Street station

70 mi away
825 Kemper St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

74 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glade Spring and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 300.17 mi (483.08 km).

Glade Spring

#1 Glade Spring

Town of the United States

Population1,402
Coordinates36.7912200, -81.7712300
Altitude636
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Evergreen Street (-81.771203, 36.79117)
End: North King Street (-76.34532, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 601 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.17 gal
49.85 L · about $52.17
Round trip
$104.33
26.34 gal · 99.7 L
Estimated CO2
117 kg one way
Round trip: 234.1 kg / 516 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $52.17 $104.33
Mid-grade $4.43 $58.33 $116.66
Premium $4.78 $62.93 $125.85
Diesel $5.62 $74.07 $148.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Glade Spring and Hampton. The current time is 00:39:40.

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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.