How far is Hampton, VA from Colonial Beach, VA?
The driving distance from Hampton, VA to Colonial Beach, VA is about 111 miles (178.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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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 Colonial Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampton and Colonial Beach.
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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
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 17 North: J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Yorktown
2187 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto J Clyde Morris Boulevard
3056 ft · 1 min · J Clyde Morris Boulevard
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Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 57 min · George Washington Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tidewater Trail
29.8 mi · 39 min · Tidewater Trail
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Turn right onto Wright Street
1064 ft · 35 sec · Wright Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Water Lane
1913 ft · 57 sec · South Water Lane
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Turn right onto Queen Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · Queen Street
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Turn left onto Newland Road
13.9 mi · 24 min · Newland Road
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Continue on Flat Iron Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Flat Iron Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Kings Highway
5.2 mi · 7 min · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto James Monroe Highway
5.4 mi · 8 min · James Monroe Highway
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Continue on McKinney Boulevard
1459 ft · 28 sec · McKinney Boulevard
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Turn straight
62 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Colonial Avenue
3024 ft · 2 min · Colonial Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
10 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampton and Colonial Beach.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
George Washington Memorial Highway
Continue on George Washington Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 00h 57m
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 Colonial Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hampton to Colonial Beach?
The road trip is about 111 miles (178.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Urbanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Hampton and 55.5 miles from Colonial Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.53 one way or $31.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hampton and Sunny near Colonial Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Urbanna
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 Urbanna.
Williamsburg Transportation Center
Newport News station
Richmond Main Street Station
Ashland
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampton and Colonial Beach. Straight-line distance: 91.13 mi (146.66 km).
#1 Hampton
The second most populous city in Virginia.
| Population | 135,464 |
| Coordinates | 37.0298700, -76.3452200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colonial Beach
Town in Westmoreland County, Virginia, United States
| Population | 3,645 |
| Coordinates | 38.2545700, -76.9635800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonial Beach (-76.96358, 38.25457)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $15.53 | $31.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $17.36 | $34.72 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $22.05 | $44.09 |
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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