How far is Hampton, VA from Abingdon, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Abingdon, VA is about 385.3 miles (620.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 312.1 miles (502.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
385.34 mi
07h 06m
Flight
312.05 mi
502.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
312.05 mi
Kilometers
502.2 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
385.34 mi
Kilometers
620.14 km
Drive Time
07h 06m

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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 07h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abingdon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-18T19:04
Arrive Abingdon
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Hampton
192.5 mi
03h 33m
To Abingdon
192.9 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North King Street

    38 m · 6 sec · North King Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue

    1469 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Armistead Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West

    1724 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Hampton Roads Beltway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC

    2434 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 58 Alternate, VA 75: Abingdon, South Holston Dam

    890 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cummings Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Cummings Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cummings Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
295 mi · 77%
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 16%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
I 295 North
1.3 mi
North Armistead Avenue
0.85 mi
Cummings Street
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

I 64 West

Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

120 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.2 mi
312.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuarts Draft
03h 33m from Hampton
Leave By
9:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abingdon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 385.3 miles (620.1 km) and usually takes 07h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Stuarts Draft is a useful midpoint, sitting about 192.5 miles from Hampton and 192.9 miles from Abingdon.

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

The direct path is about 312.1 miles (502.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.87 one way or $107.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abingdon.

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 Hampton and Abingdon. Straight-line distance: 312.05 mi (502.2 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Abingdon

#2 Abingdon

City in Virginia, USA

Population7,856
Coordinates36.7098300, -81.9773500
Altitude629
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Abingdon (-81.97735, 36.70983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 620 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.6 gal
51.47 L · about $53.87
Round trip
$107.74
27.2 gal · 102.94 L
Estimated CO2
120.9 kg one way
Round trip: 241.7 kg / 533 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $53.87 $107.74
Mid-grade $4.43 $60.23 $120.47
Premium $4.78 $64.98 $129.96
Diesel $5.62 $76.49 $152.97

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Abingdon. The current time is 19:04:38.

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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.