How far is Hampton, VA from Baileys Crossroads, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Baileys Crossroads, VA is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
171.98 mi
03h 19m
Flight
132.85 mi
213.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.85 mi
Kilometers
213.8 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.98 mi
Kilometers
276.78 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baileys Crossroads
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-23T03:18
Arrive Baileys Crossroads
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 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
Ashland
VA

Town in Virginia, United States

From Hampton
86 mi
01h 39m
To Baileys Crossroads
86 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Baileys Crossroads.

  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

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    45.7 mi · 50 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    1 km · 52 sec · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Seminary Road

    1412 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Seminary Road

    635 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1161 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Seminary Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Seminary Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Seminary Road

    2426 ft · 1 min · Seminary Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Carlin Springs Road

    532 ft · 13 sec · Carlin Springs Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Leesburg Pike

    1746 ft · 44 sec · Leesburg Pike

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto VA 244 West: Columbia Pike, Annandale

    713 ft · 26 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Columbia Pike

    70 m · 6 sec · Columbia Pike

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
85.7 mi · 50%
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 37%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 7%
Henry G. Shirley Memorial Highway
5.2 mi · 3%
Seminary Road
1.55 mi · 1%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 1%
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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
132.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 39m from Hampton
Leave By
10:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Baileys Crossroads.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Baileys Crossroads?

The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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 86 miles from Hampton and 86 miles from Baileys Crossroads.

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

The direct path is about 132.8 miles (213.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.04 one way or $48.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Baileys Crossroads.

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 13.3 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 14.2 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 14.1 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 14.1 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 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 Hampton and Baileys Crossroads. Straight-line distance: 132.85 mi (213.8 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Baileys Crossroads

#2 Baileys Crossroads

Census designated place

Population23,643
Coordinates38.8503900, -77.1297000
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Baileys Crossroads (-77.1297, 38.85039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 277 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.07 gal
22.97 L · about $24.04
Round trip
$48.09
12.14 gal · 45.94 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.9 kg / 238 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $24.04 $48.09
Mid-grade $4.43 $26.88 $53.77
Premium $4.78 $29.00 $58.00
Diesel $5.62 $34.14 $68.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Baileys Crossroads. The current time is 03:18:06.

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.