How far is Greenbriar, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Greenbriar, VA to Hampton, VA is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m 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
175.67 mi
03h 03m
Flight
139.76 mi
224.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.76 mi
Kilometers
224.92 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.67 mi
Kilometers
282.71 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Sat, Nov 7, 6:32 PM EST
Return by in Greenbriar
Sat, Nov 7, 9:35 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbriar
2026-11-07T15:28
Arrive Hampton
Sat, Nov 7, 6:32 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbriar
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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Greenbriar
87.7 mi
01h 31m
To Hampton
88 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 18 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 3:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pennypacker Lane

    87 m · 18 sec · Pennypacker Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pond Way

    86 m · 14 sec · Pond Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Poplar Tree Road

    1065 ft · 42 sec · Poplar Tree Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Majestic Lane

    2306 ft · 1 min · Majestic Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Route 50

    2404 ft · 47 sec · Route 50

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 286 South: Fairfax County Parkway

    1515 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fairfax County Parkway

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Fairfax County Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Ox Road

    934 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 South: Ox Road

    671 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ox Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Ox Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Gordon Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Fredericksburg

    1350 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    26 mi · 31 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 295 South: Williamsburg, Norfolk, Va Beach

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  19. 19

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 40 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenbriar 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
74.9 mi · 43%
I 64 East
65.5 mi · 37%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi · 7%
Ox Road
8.69 mi · 5%
Fairfax County Parkway
7.68 mi · 4%
I 295 South
1.87 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 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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
139.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 31m from Greenbriar
Leave By
10:54 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenbriar and Partly Cloudy near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenbriar to Hampton?

The road trip is about 175.7 miles (282.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Greenbriar and 88 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 10:54 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.13 one way or $48.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenbriar and Partly Cloudy near Hampton.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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 Ashland and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 14.4 mi away

Town Hall

Richmond , VA
3123 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221
Rating 4.9/5 13 reviews Restaurant

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.

RAIL

Ashland

112 North Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

16 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

25 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Petersburg station

58 mi away
3516 South Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbriar and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 139.76 mi (224.92 km).

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#1 Greenbriar

Greenbriar is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.8734500, -77.4008200
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennypacker Lane (-77.400893, 38.873216)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.46 L · about $24.13
Round trip
$48.26
12.4 gal · 46.92 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $24.13 $48.26
Mid-grade $4.39 $27.24 $54.49
Premium $4.80 $29.74 $59.48
Diesel $6.18 $38.31 $76.62

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenbriar and Hampton. The current time is 15:28:55.

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.