How far is Hampton, VA from Bluefield, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Bluefield, VA is about 366 miles (589.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 38m 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
366.08 mi
06h 49m
Flight
271.72 mi
437.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.72 mi
Kilometers
437.29 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
366.08 mi
Kilometers
589.15 km
Drive Time
06h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluefield
Sun, Apr 12, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Sun, Apr 12, 2:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-12T00:58
Arrive Bluefield
Sun, Apr 12, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 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
10:22 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
Jolivue
VA

Census designated place

From Hampton
182.9 mi
03h 24m
To Bluefield
183.2 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 77 North: Bluefield, Charleston W. Va.

    27.1 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 North: Bluefield

    1332 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto John Nash Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 3 min · John Nash Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward US 460 West: Bluefield

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Big Laurel Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Big Laurel Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 102: Pocahontas

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
240 mi · 65%
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 17%
I 77 North
27.1 mi · 7%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 6%
Big Laurel Highway
5.84 mi · 2%
John Nash Boulevard
2.46 mi · 1%
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
06h 49m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.3 mi
271.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jolivue
03h 24m from Hampton
Leave By
10:22 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Bluefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 366 miles (589.1 km) and usually takes 06h 49m 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?

Jolivue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.9 miles from Hampton and 183.2 miles from Bluefield.

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

The direct path is about 271.7 miles (437.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.3 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 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 $51.18 one way or $102.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Bluefield.

Stop Ideas Near Jolivue

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

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

RAIL

Staunton station

4 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

52 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Clifton Forge

75 mi away
400 Ridgeway Street
RAIL

Kemper Street station

79 mi away
825 Kemper St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Bluefield. Straight-line distance: 271.72 mi (437.29 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

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

#2 Bluefield

Town in Tazwell County, Virginia, United States

Population4,814
Coordinates37.2526200, -81.2712100
Altitude722
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Bluefield (-81.27121, 37.25262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 589 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.92 gal
48.9 L · about $51.18
Round trip
$102.35
25.84 gal · 97.8 L
Estimated CO2
114.8 kg one way
Round trip: 229.6 kg / 506 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $51.18 $102.35
Mid-grade $4.43 $57.22 $114.45
Premium $4.78 $61.73 $123.46
Diesel $5.62 $72.66 $145.32

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Bluefield. The current time is 00:58:35.

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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.