How far is Hampden Sydney, VA from Virginia Beach, VA?

The driving distance from Hampden Sydney, VA to Virginia Beach, VA is about 162.8 miles (262 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
162.82 mi
03h 00m
Flight
139.47 mi
224.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.47 mi
Kilometers
224.46 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.82 mi
Kilometers
262.04 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Virginia Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:19 PM EDT
Return by in Hampden Sydney
Sun, Apr 19, 4:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampden Sydney
2026-04-19T10:19
Arrive Virginia Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Windsor
VA

Town in southeastern Virginia, United States

From Hampden Sydney
86.6 mi
01h 30m
To Virginia Beach
76.2 mi
01h 30m

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
70°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampden Sydney and Virginia Beach.

  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

    66.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway

  22. 22

    Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel

  23. 23

    Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway

    11.9 mi · 15 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264 East, I 264 West: Va Beach, Downtown Norfolk, Portsmouth

    914 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 264 East: Va Beach

    3229 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on 21st Street

    2247 ft · 54 sec · 21st Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Arctic Avenue

    1553 ft · 46 sec · Arctic Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 25th Street

    139 m · 12 sec · 25th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampden Sydney and Virginia Beach.

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
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
67.7 mi · 42%
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 13%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.2 mi · 11%
Hampton Roads Beltway
12 mi · 7%
Virginia Beach-Norfolk Expressway
11.8 mi · 7%
Farmville Road
9.92 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

66.8 mi · 01h 15m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
139.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 30m from Hampden Sydney
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Hampden Sydney and Rain Showers near Virginia Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampden Sydney to Virginia Beach?

The road trip is about 162.8 miles (262 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Hampden Sydney and 76.2 miles from Virginia Beach.

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

The direct path is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Hampden Sydney and Rain Showers near Virginia Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

19 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

27 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

35 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

37 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampden Sydney and Virginia Beach. Straight-line distance: 139.47 mi (224.46 km).

Hampden Sydney

#1 Hampden Sydney

Census designated place

Population1,450
Coordinates37.2423700, -78.4597200
Altitude163
CountryUnited States
Virginia Beach

#2 Virginia Beach

The most populous city in Virginia, Virginia Beach is a major center for tourism, military, and business.

Population451,231
Coordinates36.8529300, -75.9779900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: College Road (-78.459612, 37.242368)
End: 25th Street (-75.978053, 36.853161)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.75 gal
21.75 L · about $22.78
Round trip
$45.55
11.5 gal · 43.5 L
Estimated CO2
51.1 kg one way
Round trip: 102.2 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $22.78 $45.55
Mid-grade $4.43 $25.47 $50.93
Premium $4.78 $27.47 $54.95
Diesel $5.62 $32.34 $64.68

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 Virginia Beach. The current time is 10:19:19.

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.