How far is Hampden Sydney, VA from Hampton, VA?

The driving distance from Hampden Sydney, VA to Hampton, VA is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.74 mi
02h 32m
Flight
117.39 mi
188.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.39 mi
Kilometers
188.92 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.74 mi
Kilometers
237.77 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Hampden Sydney
Sun, Apr 19, 12:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampden Sydney
2026-04-19T07:33
Arrive Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampden Sydney
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 Hampden Sydney
71.5 mi
01h 16m
To Hampton
76.3 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampden Sydney and Hampton.

  1. 1

    Start on College Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · College Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kingsville Road

    782 ft · 22 sec · Kingsville Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farmville Road

    58 m · 4 sec · Farmville Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Farmville Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Farmville Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Patrick Henry Highway

    17.2 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward VA 150 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Chippenham Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Chippenham Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    8.1 mi · 10 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1863 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 60: Norfolk, Richmond, Richmond International Airport

    1777 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64, US 60 West: Norfolk, Richmond, Seven Pines

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64: Richmond, Norfolk

    2052 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Norfolk

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  21. 21

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

    757 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

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

    61 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Rip Rap Road

    805 ft · 21 sec · Rip Rap Road

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto North Armistead Avenue

    2084 ft · 1 min · North Armistead Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1465 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North King Street

    160 m · 20 sec · North King Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North King Street

    132 m · 19 sec · North King Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North King Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampden Sydney 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
65 mi · 44%
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 15%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 12%
Farmville Road
9.92 mi · 7%
Holly Farms Road
9.32 mi · 6%
Pocahontas Parkway
8.11 mi · 5%
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland Springs
01h 16m from Hampden Sydney
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hampden Sydney and Rain Showers Likely near Hampton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampden Sydney to Hampton?

The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 71.5 miles from Hampden Sydney and 76.3 miles from Hampton.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.64 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hampden Sydney and Rain Showers Likely 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 9.7 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 7 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 7.1 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 7.1 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 Hampden Sydney and Hampton. Straight-line distance: 117.39 mi (188.92 km).

Hampden Sydney

#1 Hampden Sydney

Census designated place

Population1,450
Coordinates37.2423700, -78.4597200
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Hampton

#2 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: College Road (-78.459612, 37.242368)
End: North King Street (-76.345318, 37.02985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.73 L · about $20.64
Round trip
$41.27
10.42 gal · 39.46 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.64 $41.27
Mid-grade $4.43 $23.08 $46.15
Premium $4.78 $24.89 $49.79
Diesel $5.62 $29.30 $58.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampden Sydney and Hampton. The current time is 07:33:15.

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.