How far is Hampton, VA from Christiansburg, VA?

The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Christiansburg, VA is about 288.6 miles (464.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.58 mi
05h 23m
Flight
224.09 mi
360.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.09 mi
Kilometers
360.64 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.58 mi
Kilometers
464.42 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Christiansburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 AM EDT
Return by in Hampton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hampton
2026-04-18T06:12
Arrive Christiansburg
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hampton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Charlottesville
VA

The capital of Virginia.

From Hampton
144.2 mi
02h 41m
To Christiansburg
144.4 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.6 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West: Charlottesville

    2936 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 64 West: Charlottesville

    120.3 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    77 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward VA 8: Christiansburg, Floyd

    836 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Franklin Street

    8 m · 1 sec · North Franklin Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 West
198 mi · 69%
Hampton Roads Beltway
63.5 mi · 22%
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
22.6 mi · 8%
I 295 North
1.3 mi
West Main Street
1.18 mi
North Armistead Avenue
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.5 mi
224.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlottesville
02h 41m from Hampton
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Christiansburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.4 km) and usually takes 05h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Charlottesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Hampton and 144.4 miles from Christiansburg.

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

The direct path is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.32 one way or $80.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Mostly Sunny near Christiansburg.

Stop Ideas Near Charlottesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville.

RAIL

Charlottesville Union Station

1 mi away
810 West Main St
RAIL

Staunton station

54 mi away
1 Middlebrook Avenue
RAIL

Culpeper station

65 mi away
109 South Commerce Street
RAIL

Ashland

92 mi away
112 North Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Christiansburg. Straight-line distance: 224.09 mi (360.64 km).

Hampton

#1 Hampton

The second most populous city in Virginia.

Population135,464
Coordinates37.0298700, -76.3452200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Christiansburg

#2 Christiansburg

Town in Montgomery County, Virginia, USA

Population22,399
Coordinates37.1298500, -80.4089400
Altitude638
CountryUnited States
Start: Hampton (-76.34522, 37.02987)
End: Christiansburg (-80.40894, 37.12985)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.55 L · about $40.32
Round trip
$80.65
20.36 gal · 77.1 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $40.32 $80.65
Mid-grade $4.43 $45.09 $90.17
Premium $4.78 $48.64 $97.28
Diesel $5.62 $57.25 $114.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hampton and Christiansburg. The current time is 06:12:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.