How far is Hampton, VA from Appomattox, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Appomattox, VA is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.63 mi
03h 27m
Flight
138.35 mi
222.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.35 mi
Kilometers
222.66 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.63 mi
Kilometers
268.16 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Appomattox
Fri, Apr 17, 8:24 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-17T04:57
Arrive Appomattox
Fri, Apr 17, 8:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
9:00 PM EDT
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
Bensley
VA

Census designated place

From Hampton
83.2 mi
01h 43m
To Appomattox
83.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
86°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 295 South, US 60: Rocky Mount NC

    2453 ft · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Rocky Mount NC

    1911 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60: Seven Pines, Bottoms Bridge

    2425 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 60 East, I 295 South: Bottoms Bridge

    1866 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 895 Toll West: Richmond, Richmond International Airport

    2791 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Pocahontas Parkway

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Pocahontas Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Chippenham Parkway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Chippenham Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 360 West: Hull Street Road, Amelia

    681 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Hull Street Road

    21.6 mi · 33 min · Hull Street Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Patrick Henry Highway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · Patrick Henry Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    928 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Holly Farms Road

    9.2 mi · 13 min · Holly Farms Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight

    139 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on US 460 Business: Appomattox

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Confederate Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 38%
Holly Farms Road
42.5 mi · 26%
Hull Street Road
21.6 mi · 13%
Patrick Henry Highway
17.3 mi · 10%
Pocahontas Parkway
7.89 mi · 5%
Chippenham Parkway
5.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hampton Roads Beltway

Keep slight left

61.1 mi · 01h 08m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bensley
01h 43m from Hampton
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hampton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Appomattox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.7 miles (268.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Bensley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Hampton and 83.4 miles from Appomattox.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.29 one way or $46.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hampton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Appomattox.

Stop Ideas Near Bensley

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 Bensley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town Hall
Food stop 5.8 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 6.4 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 6.4 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 6.4 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 Bensley.

RAIL

Richmond Main Street Station

10 mi away
1500 East Main Street
RAIL

Richmond Staples Mill Road station

19 mi away
7519 Staples Mill Road
RAIL

Petersburg station

23 mi away
3516 South Street
RAIL

Ashland

35 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Appomattox. Straight-line distance: 138.35 mi (222.66 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Appomattox

Town in Virginia, United States

Population1,808
Coordinates37.3570900, -78.8252900
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Appomattox (-78.82529, 37.35709)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.88 gal
22.26 L · about $23.29
Round trip
$46.58
11.76 gal · 44.52 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.5 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $23.29 $46.58
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.04 $52.09
Premium $4.78 $28.09 $56.19
Diesel $5.62 $33.07 $66.14

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Appomattox. The current time is 04:57:14.

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.