How far is Hampton, VA from Burke, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Burke, VA is about 166.5 miles (268 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Burke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Burke.
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Start on North King Street
38 m · 6 sec · North King Street
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Turn left onto West Pembroke Avenue
1469 ft · 42 sec · West Pembroke Avenue
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Turn right onto North Armistead Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North Armistead Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 64 West
1724 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left
61.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295, US 60: Washington, Rocky Mount NC
2434 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Washington
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: Washington
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
45.7 mi · 50 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on VA 123 North: Occoquan, Lake Ridge
709 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Gordon Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Gordon Boulevard
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Continue on Ox Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Ox Road
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Turn right onto Lee Chapel Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Lee Chapel Road
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Turn right onto Burke Lake Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Burke Lake Road
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Turn right onto Burke Road
761 ft · 19 sec · Burke Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burke Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Burke.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Hampton and Sunny near Burke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Burke?
The road trip is about 166.5 miles (268 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Glen Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Hampton and 83.4 miles from Burke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.6 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 12:48 PM 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 Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Burke.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Allen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town Hall
Old City Hall
City of Richmond Virginia (City Hall)
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Allen.
Richmond Staples Mill Road station
Ashland
Richmond Main Street Station
Petersburg station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Burke. Straight-line distance: 131.9 mi (212.27 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Burke
A census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia.
| Population | 41,055 |
| Coordinates | 38.7934500, -77.2716500 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burke Road (-77.271605, 38.793475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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