How far is Hampton, VA from Chilhowie, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Chilhowie, VA is about 366.6 miles (590 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 295.2 miles (475.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Chilhowie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Chilhowie.
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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
22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville
120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min
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Keep slight left
117.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left
37.6 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 107: Chilhowie
749 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Whitetop Road
1361 ft · 27 sec · Whitetop Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whitetop Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Chilhowie.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hampton and Mostly Cloudy near Chilhowie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Chilhowie?
The road trip is about 366.6 miles (590 km) and usually takes 06h 45m 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 183.1 miles from Hampton and 183.5 miles from Chilhowie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 295.2 miles (475.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.4 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 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 $51.26 one way or $102.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hampton and Mostly Cloudy near Chilhowie.
Stop Ideas Near Jolivue
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jolivue.
Staunton station
Charlottesville Union Station
Clifton Forge
Kemper Street station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Chilhowie. Straight-line distance: 295.23 mi (475.13 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chilhowie
Town in Smyth County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 1,698 |
| Coordinates | 36.7984500, -81.6823400 |
| Altitude | 595 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chilhowie (-81.68234, 36.79845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 590 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 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 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $51.26 | $102.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $57.31 | $114.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $61.83 | $123.65 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $72.77 | $145.55 |
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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