How far is Hampton, VA from Chincoteague, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Chincoteague, VA is about 113 miles (181.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampton and Chincoteague.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Chincoteague.
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Start on North King Street
38 m · 8 sec · North King Street
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Turn right onto East Pembroke Avenue
719 ft · 20 sec · East Pembroke Avenue
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Turn right onto Eaton Street
2033 ft · 1 min · Eaton Street
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Turn left onto Settlers Landing Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Settlers Landing Road
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Take the ramp straight toward US 60 East, I 64 East
1106 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hampton Roads Beltway
1.1 km · 58 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Keep slight left to continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
104 m · 5 sec · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Continue on Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
3.5 mi · 5 min · Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel
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Continue on Hampton Roads Beltway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Hampton Roads Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 13: Northamption Boulevard, Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tunnel
1149 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Northampton Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Northampton Boulevard
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Merge slight left onto Northampton Boulevard
1801 ft · 38 sec · Northampton Boulevard
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Continue on Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
17.7 mi · 24 min · Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel
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Continue on Lankford Highway
59.6 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Lankford Highway
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Turn right onto Thornton Road
1 mi · 3 min · Thornton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Atlantic Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Atlantic Road
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Turn right onto Chincoteague Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · Chincoteague Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2728 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Chincoteague.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lankford Highway
Continue on Lankford Highway
59.6 mi · 01h 24m
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 Chincoteague.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Chincoteague?
The road trip is about 113 miles (181.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Eastville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Hampton and 56.5 miles from Chincoteague.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Chincoteague.
Stop Ideas Near Eastville
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 Eastville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Chincoteague. Straight-line distance: 81.87 mi (131.76 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chincoteague
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,866 |
| Coordinates | 37.9331800, -75.3788100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chincoteague (-75.37881, 37.93318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.80 | $31.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.67 | $35.34 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.06 | $38.13 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.44 | $44.88 |
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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