How far is Hampton, VA from Bowling Green, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Bowling Green, VA is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.65 mi
02h 09m
Flight
89.3 mi
143.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.3 mi
Kilometers
143.71 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.65 mi
Kilometers
178.08 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Fri, Apr 17, 4:20 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Fri, Apr 17, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-17T02:11
Arrive Bowling Green
Fri, Apr 17, 4:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
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 Hampton
55.3 mi
01h 04m
To Bowling Green
55.4 mi
01h 04m

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
87°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Bowling Green.

  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

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 207: Carmel Church, Bowling Green

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 782 North, SR 782 South: Bowling Green, Fort Ambrose Powell Hill

    784 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Rogers Clark Boulevard

    9.7 mi · 13 min · Rogers Clark Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Rogers Clark Boulevard

    1562 ft · 36 sec · Rogers Clark Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Milford Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Milford Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    37 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 57%
I 95 North
20.7 mi · 19%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 11%
Rogers Clark Boulevard
9.95 mi · 9%
I 295 North
1.3 mi · 1%
Milford Street
0.93 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 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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 04m from Hampton
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 55.3 miles from Hampton and 55.4 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Hampton and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 89.3 mi (143.71 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Bowling Green

#2 Bowling Green

City in Virginia

Population1,182
Coordinates38.0495800, -77.3466500
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Bowling Green (-77.34665, 38.04958)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.78 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
7.8 gal · 29.56 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.43 $17.27 $34.55
Premium $4.78 $18.63 $37.27
Diesel $5.62 $21.93 $43.87

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 Bowling Green. The current time is 02:11:21.

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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.