How far is Gordonsville, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Gordonsville, VA to Hampton, VA is about 143 miles (230.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
142.96 mi
02h 16m
Flight
126.62 mi
203.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.62 mi
Kilometers
203.77 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.96 mi
Kilometers
230.07 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Mon, May 25, 8:12 PM EDT
Return by in Gordonsville
Mon, May 25, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gordonsville
2026-05-25T17:56
Arrive Hampton
Mon, May 25, 8:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gordonsville
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
Highland Springs
VA

Census designated place

From Gordonsville
71.3 mi
01h 08m
To Hampton
71.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West King Street

    14 m · 4 sec · West King Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1672 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Martinsburg Avenue

    2056 ft · 35 sec · Martinsburg Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on James Madison Highway

    11 mi · 16 min · James Madison Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    2073 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

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

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gordonsville 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
65.5 mi · 46%
James Madison Highway
51.3 mi · 36%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.9 mi · 16%
I 295 North
1.23 mi · 1%
North Armistead Avenue
0.39 mi
Martinsburg Avenue
0.39 mi
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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 08m from Gordonsville
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gordonsville 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 Gordonsville to Hampton?

The road trip is about 143 miles (230.1 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Highland Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Gordonsville and 71.6 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 $20.00 one way or $40.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gordonsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Highland Springs

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 Highland Springs and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 8.8 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Richmond , VA
1001 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Rating 4.4/5 32 reviews Tourist attraction,Land surveyor,Historical landmark
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 2.9/5 40 reviews City government office,Police department,Tax assessor
City Hall
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

City Hall

Richmond , VA
900 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Rating 3.9/5 85 reviews Bike sharing station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Springs.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

9 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

17 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Ashland

27 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gordonsville and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 126.62 mi (203.77 km).

Gordonsville

#1 Gordonsville

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,647
Coordinates38.1373600, -78.1877800
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: West King Street (-78.187819, 38.137453)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.1 L · about $20.00
Round trip
$40.01
10.1 gal · 38.2 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.00 $40.01
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.37 $44.73
Premium $4.78 $24.13 $48.26
Diesel $5.62 $28.40 $56.80

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Gordonsville and Hampton. The current time is 17:56:34.

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.