How far is Hampton, VA from Carrollton, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Carrollton, VA is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.39 mi
00h 26m
Flight
13.19 mi
21.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.19 mi
Kilometers
21.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.39 mi
Kilometers
24.77 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Fri, Nov 6, 8:52 PM EST
Return by in Hampton
Fri, Nov 6, 9:18 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-11-06T20:26
Arrive Carrollton
Fri, Nov 6, 8:52 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Newport News
VA

The second most populous city in Virginia.

From Hampton
7.7 mi
00h 13m
To Carrollton
7.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
72°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 4 min · North Armistead Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Mercury Boulevard

    5 mi · 9 min · West Mercury Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on James River Bridge

    4.4 mi · 6 min · James River Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on Carrollton Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Carrollton Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Brewers Neck Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Brewers Neck Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Norsworthy Drive

    1829 ft · 39 sec · Norsworthy Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Norsworthy Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Mercury Boulevard
4.97 mi · 32%
James River Bridge
4.41 mi · 29%
Carrollton Boulevard
2.36 mi · 15%
North Armistead Avenue
1.85 mi · 12%
Brewers Neck Boulevard
1.16 mi · 8%
Norsworthy Drive
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Mercury Boulevard

Turn left onto West Mercury Boulevard

4.97 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newport News
00h 13m from Hampton
Leave By
7:38 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hampton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newport News is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Hampton and 7.7 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hampton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Newport News

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 Newport News and the surrounding midpoint area.
Chartreuse Bistro
Food stop 14.6 mi away

Chartreuse Bistro

Norfolk , VA
205 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.7/5 140 reviews Bistro,Bar,Bar & grill,Restaurant
Oxford Run Trail
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Oxford Run Trail

Poquoson , VA
500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662, United States
Rating 4.6/5 22 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

Smooth: A Skin & Waxing Boutique

Norfolk , VA
215 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
Rating 4.8/5 235 reviews Waxing hair removal service,Beauty salon,Facial spa,Skin care clinic
A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

A Goodwin for Portsmouth Mayor

Portsmouth , VA
900 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews City government office,City administration,Local government office,City Hall,Political party office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newport News.

RAIL

Newport News station

7 mi away
9304 Warwick Boulevard
RAIL

Williamsburg Transportation Center

30 mi away
468 North Boundary Street
BUS

Norfolk

30 mi away
215 W York Street
BUS

Virginia Beach, Virginia

51 mi away
19th St. and Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 13.19 mi (21.23 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Carrollton

Carrollton is a place in Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.9468200, -76.5605100
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Carrollton (-76.56051, 36.94682)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.06 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.23
1.08 gal · 4.12 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.92 $2.12 $4.23
Mid-grade $4.41 $2.38 $4.77
Premium $4.82 $2.60 $5.21
Diesel $6.20 $3.35 $6.69

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Carrollton. The current time is 20:26:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.